Assistant Plumber

Job Details:

The Assistant Plumber assists the licensed Plumber with maintenance and major repairs to the Hospital’s plumbing. The Assistant Plumber performs assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair the Hospital facility, machines and equipment involving some skills in carpentry, painting and/or the electrical and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Hospital’s licensed Plumber.
• Makes minor plumbing repairs to plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, urinals.
• Uses power snakes for drain cleaning.
• Assures that jobs specified on maintenance requests and work orders are completed satisfactorily.
• Assists in periodic inspections of buildings and structures.
• Maintains tools and equipment required for maintenance tasks and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Makes emergency repairs within area of knowledge and responsibility.
• Attends special training classes and sessions to increase skills in various crafts.
• Inspects machinery in operation to assure proper functioning, including checking pressures and temperatures as required.
• Continues to perform all related duties, assignments and responsibilities as related to General Maintenance Mechanic as part of the Assistant Plumber position this includes assigned PMs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Basic plumbing training required which can be obtained either through a Trade school or by working with a Certified Licensed Plumber. 2 years of building maintenance experience required. Hospital experience preferred. Plumbing certificate through a trade school.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma required.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital

For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area’s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.