Plumber

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for maintaining the total hydrology, steam, gas and sewerage distribution systems throughout the company's facilities as assigned, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Shift Hours

Mon - Fri  7a - 3:30p

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Trade school training in Plumbing or Pipe Fitting
 

Work Experience
Required - 2 years Commercial or Industrial experience, to include experience reading specifications and Interpreting Schematics, Blueprints, and Mechanical Drawings, experience working with little supervision
 

Certifications

Required - Current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License in the state of practice

Preferred - Medical Gas and Back-Flow Certification

Other

Required - Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Knowledge of the state, parish, and southern building codes.

• Drawing skills to document plumbing changes for updating prints on CADD.

• Ability to properly using all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the plumbing/pipe fitting trade.

• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external callers and visitors.

• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure to complete all jobs including emergencies.

• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces involving static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work extended hours and call-in on an emergency basis.

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of repair and installation duties in and around the buildings of the facility of the plumbing systems such as water and sewer, steam, air, piped medical gas, vacuum and fire protection.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on associated plumbing system components and documents accordingly to department procedures.
• Assists outside contractors with plumbing system outages during major utility repairs and/or new construction.
• Assists other Facilities Management staff with troubleshooting/repairing equipment as it relates to the Facility infrastructure.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All q