Senior Plumber

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Fac Opns-Acad-Tucson-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Explore and excel. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients.  Apply today.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. BUMC-Tucson is a private, non-profit, 649-bed acute-care teaching hospital located on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

As a Senior Plumber, you are responsible for conducting preventative and corrective work to the facility center’s plumbing infrastructure and equipment including but not limited to domestic water systems, waste water systems, medical gas systems and specialized water systems and equipment. In addition, you will work alongside an experienced team to ensure exceptional working conditions. You will assist at our North campus location when needed. Be part of a dynamic and supportive team! We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and a fun and exciting environment. Facilities Operations in Health Care is a wonderful and rewarding career that offers personal fulfillment and advancement opportunities.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. On call is required - 2 weeks on call and 6 weeks regular schedule.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. 

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for conducting preventative and corrective work to the facility center’s plumbing infrastructure and equipment including but not limited to domestic water systems, wastewater systems, medical gas systems and specialized water systems and equipment. Reviews construction and remodeling projects and contracted plumbing and mechanical work for code compliance and compatibility to existing plumbing and mechanical systems. Works with and assists other trades in completing required tasks.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Inspects, maintains, repairs and replaces water and sewage pipes, valves and fixtures. Assembles, installs, rebuilds and repairs fixtures such as sinks, showers, commodes, bathtubs, waste disposals and other special equipment. Keeps the designated Facilities Services manager informed as to the needs and / or changes required to keep the facilities infrastructure systems operating in a safe and well-maintained condition.

2. Coordinates the preventative maintenance program of all plumbing distribution systems, including domestic water systems, wastewater systems, medical gas systems and specialized water systems and equipment in order to ensure the integrity and reliability of the plumbing distribution systems. Monitors and modifies the plumbing preventive maintenance program to assure maximum effectiveness; provides all required and appropriate documentation.

3. Modifies existing structures by cutting, drilling or whatever the need to install fixtures and related materials. Monitors systems and installation processes to ensure the integrity of assigned plumbing, mechanical and infrastructure systems. As assigned, monitors plumbing construction, installation and commissioning activities.

4. Participates with all other divisions and departments to meet the facility plumbing maintenance, installation and construction needs. Recommends use of outside plumbing and mechanical specialty contractors as appropriate. Monitors outside plumbing and mechanical specialty contractors to assure compliance with established hospital standards.

5. Provides mentorship and training for members of the Facilities Services department staff. Instructs personnel regarding plumbing hazards to ensure the safe operation and use of equipment. Provides guidance, direction and oversight for plumbing training.

6. Maintains plumbing system parts, materials and supplies a