Plumber

Plumber

Major duties include but are not limited to:

Medical Gas Systems

• Maintains and repairs piped medical gas systems including oxygen, nitrous oxide, and vacuum systems.
• Responds to alarms, traces pressure drops, tests outlets with flow meters, and isolates faulty zones.
• Adjusts regulator pressures, calibrates alarm thresholds, and verifies flow rates at outlets.
• Coordinates with third-party vendors for annual certification and responds to deficiencies.

Liquid Systems

• Maintains and repairs domestic and process water systems, including potable water, RO/DI systems, and sanitary waste systems. Follows emergency water supply procedures.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing fixtures including water closets, tubs, showers, and sinks.
• Addresses plumbing issues such as sewer main backups, water leaks, and fixture failures.
• Lubricates pump bearings, flushes mixing valves, and monitors pump operation.
• Inspects pressure gauges, valves, and piping for leaks, corrosion, or damage using flashlights, mirrors, and thermometers.
• Replaces leaking pipe sections, failed pumps, and PRVs using appropriate joining methods, pipe wrenches, soldering tools, and thread sealant.
• Tests repaired lines for pressure integrity, verifies pump operation, and performs backflow preventer testing.
• Cleans sewer mains semi-annually using high-pressure jetters or mechanical augers.

Therapy Pool

• Maintains and repairs therapy pool systems to ensure safe water quality and mechanical reliability.
• Cleans filters, lubricates pump bearings, and inspects chemical feed lines.
• Performs daily water chemistry testing for bromine, pH, and alkalinity; inspects motors, valves, and adjustable pool floor.
• Verifies pump and lift operation and maintains inspection logs for compliance with health and safety standards.

Irrigation Systems

• Installs, maintains and repairs below ground watering systems to include sprinklers and drip lines to ensure efficient water distribution for lawns and landscapes.
• Performs system startups, seasonable adjustments, troubleshooting malfunctions and programs controllers.

Fire Suppression Systems

• Maintains and repairs fire suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and VA safety standards.
• Replaces sprinkler heads, valves, flow switches, and pipe sections using pipe wrenches and sealant.
• Adjusts pump pressure switches and calibrates alarm thresholds.
• Performs weekly/monthly fire pump tests, annual hydrant flushing, and alarm/flow switch verification.
• Documents all testing and maintenance activities; coordinates with contractors for annual NFPA inspections and 5-year internal pipe inspections.

General Maintenance

• Coordinates with contractors for large-scale projects.
• Ensures compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.