Plumbing & General Mechanical Systems Technician

Description

St. Francis Hospital is looking for a Plumbing & General Mechanical Systems Technician to join our team!

Full time

Day Shift

This position is responsible for advanced plumbing work and higher-level general maintenance across the hospital campus. It includes installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of complex plumbing systems, mechanical infrastructure, and cross‑functional building systems. The technician ensures safe, reliable and efficient facility operations and provides technical leadership on complex maintenance tasks, completing periodic inspections and maintaining equipment associated with life safety, plumbing, heating, mechanical and related systems.

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Trinity Health mission, vision, and values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Perform expert‑level plumbing work, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of domestic water systems, drainage systems, medical gas piping, and backflow prevention assemblies.
• Execute higher‑level general maintenance tasks across HVAC, mechanical, structural, and building systems.
• Diagnose complex system failures and recommend long‑term corrective actions. Install, maintain, and repair pumps, control valves, water heaters, heat exchangers, pressure systems and related components.
• Maintain accurate logs of work performed, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide guidance and direction to junior technicians and coordinate work with contractors.
• Fabricate plumbing and mechanical piping systems using threaded, flange, welded, brazed, and soldered connections.
• Rebuild, adjust, and repair valves, pumps, and mechanical components.
• Respond to facility emergencies, including leaks, mechanical failures and critical system faults.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and general maintenance practices, normally obtained through completion of an accredited trade or vocational program in plumbing or mechanical systems.
• High school diploma required.
• Three to five years of commercial or institutional plumbing experience, including experience with related mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, system diagrams and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403(b), education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral rewards program.

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.