The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Are you ready to join a growing team? As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and functional environment, Hospital Maintenance is seeking a skilled and experienced plumber to join our growing team.

As a Hospital Maintenance Plumber in UAB Facilities, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning of plumbing systems throughout our healthcare facility. Your responsibilities will include installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems within the hospital to align with the distinct requirements and standards of a healthcare setting, all while demonstrating a dedication to providing excellent customer service.

Essential Accountabilities:

· Water Systems: Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations of domestic hot and cold water systems, including pumps, piping, valves, dietary equipment, restroom fixtures, filters, and water treatment equipment.

· HVAC Systems: Services HVAC hot and chilled water components, including coils, boilers, hot and chilled water piping, and valves.

· Waste Removal Systems: Manages waste removal systems, including grease traps, piping, sewage processing equipment, sanitary drain lines, traps, sewage ejectors, and bedpan washers.

· Steam Systems: Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations of steam systems, including traps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, condensate return systems, flash tanks, boilers, and laundry equipment.

· Life Safety Systems: Services life safety systems and specialized medical and research equipment, including fire protection systems, medical gas lines, autoclaves, sterilizers, and vacuum systems.

· Maintenance Requests: Responds to maintenance and services requests from building occupants, including emergencies, maintenance problems, installations, modifications, repairs, and adjustments.

· Compliance: Ensures all work complies with plumbing codes and regulations.

· Record Keeping: Utilizes an iPad to maintain accurate records of plumbing activities, including repairs, installations, and inspections in the maintenance software system.

· Collaboration: Collaborates with customers to understand specific plumbing needs and provide appropriate solutions.

· Teamwork: Works closely with other maintenance and management staff to address cross-functional issues.

· Emergency Response: Responds promptly to plumbing emergencies and provides effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure patient and staff safety.

· Health and Safety: Ensures compliance with health and safety standards during all plumbing activities.

· Meetings and Training: Attends safety meetings and other required meetings and training.

· Customer Service: Provides exceptional customer service.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Basic mechanical aptitude

· Using a handheld device, ability to enter data and manage work orders in work order management software

· Knowledge of trades mathematics and communications

· Plumbing skills

· Ability to work in a hospital environment

· Steam fitting/pipe-fitting skills

· Strong knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations

· Proficiency in using plumbing tools and equipment

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Strong communication and customer service skills

· Ability to use an iPad and maintenance software for record-keeping

· Required to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities that require performing tasks requiring wearing respirator and other personal protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), to include:

• Performing tasks requiring climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and extensive walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and work at heights above thirty (30) feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work within extreme temperature ranges

Hourly Pay Range: $20.80 - $30.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications), plus incentive opportunities for Master Plumbers and Medical Gas Licenses upon hire

Graduate from an accredited Technical School and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in plumbing maintenance with similar facilities required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Incomplete job profiles will not be processes. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience on your application, as related to the needs of this job announcement.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver’s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Currently licensed with a Journeyman Plumber Registration or Masters Plumbers License, issued by the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board required. A Fire pump and Backflow certification preferred. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 6,000 hours of verifiable on-the-job training for the Plumber certification, or equivalent verifiable experience.

Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available. Incumbent must have flexibility due to on-call requirements. Position is designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, regardless of the University’s closure. Employees should be prepared to travel to work during inclement weather, emphasizing the importance of their role in critical situations. Qualifications

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.