When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by ensuring that plumbing and pipefitting work required is completed on budget, within established deadlines, in compliance with applicable regulations and to quality levels that ensure the safety of and an attractive environment for our staff and patients.
This technical trade position will have an impact on hospital operations by addressing plumbing issues quickly and to regulatory standards.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience Required: At least two (2) years of plumbing/pipefitting trade work
Other Skills/Knowledge Required:
- For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
- Ability to read blueprints involving framing, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
- Able to perform work with minimal supervision and/or direction.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Massachusetts Journeyman plumber’s license
- Valid driver’s license
JOB FUNCTIONS
As part of the Engineering team, this position:
- Determines materials and supplies needed for projects/work, requests supplies and maintains adequate levels of stock to eliminate lag time in projects.
- Views the user group as the customer and collaborates with them to address their needs. Does all possible to minimize the disruption associated with the required work.
- When appropriate, pulls plumbing related permits and calls for inspections. Addresses any questions or issues identified by the various inspection agencies.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and pipefitting diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of work to be performed.
- Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing and pipefitting-related fixtures and systems, including water, steam, air and gas systems, completing tasks in a self directed manner.
- When it is determined to utilize outside vendors/contractors, provides assistance and direction to help the project stay on schedule and within plan and required specifications for all plumbing related systems.
- Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor.
- Maintains tools and equipment in an orderly and safe manner to ensure easy access and extended product life.
- Performs all required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.
- Assists with snow removal and other projects as requested by supervisor.
- Maintains basic understanding of the operations and maintenance of air handlers, chiller systems and related equipment.
- Maintains working knowledge of the fire alarm system. In cases of emergency, can read the system to determine the location of alarm.
- Maintains a basic understanding of electrical system operations.
Pay Range:
$38.35 - $51.61
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled