Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a Plumber for our Plant Operations at the RWJBarnabas Health Somerset campus. This is a full-time, evening position (40hours/week).

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School/Vocational School graduate or equivalent with courses in blueprint reading, plumbing, mathematics,
• Plumbing education with certification,
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training
• Three to five years as a plumber,
• New Jersey Drivers License

Preferred:

• Valid New Jersey Plumbers License

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• New Jersey Drivers License

Essential Functions:

• All work performed shall meet or exceed codes and/or standards for the industry and manufacturers specifications must be met,
• Normal, acceptable methods for installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment, appliances, and/or systems shall be evident at all times,

• Performed skilled tasks such as repairs and adjustments necessary for proper operation of mechanical, H,V,A,C,, plumbing but not limited to the following and in the priority instructed by Supervision, Problems in completing the assigned work will be reported to Supervision immediately,
• Knowledge in all phases of heating, air conditioning, hydraulics, vacuum, thermostatic, water and sanitary cycles and practical pipe layout work,
• High, medium, and low pressure heating and processing system installation knowledge,
• Capable of repairing boilers, pumps, air compressors, water softeners, etc,
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing codes,
• Capable of soldering welding and brazing all types of metals,
• Responds immediately to alarms throughout the facility,
• Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment according to established procedures; inspects, calibrates, adjusts, lubricates, replaces filters and repairs and replaces components,
• Capable of reading and interpreting all types of blue prints, sketches and diagrams,
• Ability to drive all types of automobiles/trucks/vans including 4 wheel drive, automatic and manual transmission,
• All ladders, scaffolds, and other types of personnel lifting devices are utilized in conjunction with proper safety equipment at all times,
• All hand and power tools are utilized in conjunction with proper safety equipment at all times,
• All tools are cleaned and returned to their proper storage place after each use,
• Employee begins assigned work within a reasonable amount of time after instructed by Supervision,
• Upon completion of assigned work, the employee contacts Supervision for additional work,
• All engineering overtime logs and work requests are completed in full including work performed, materials used, department for, date and time prior to the end of the scheduled shift,
• Hospital/Departmental policies and procedures including tardiness, lunch/break and clean up schedules are followed and observed at all times,
• Demonstrates good communication and safety skills as they relate to patient population,
• Maintains inventory and is able to contact vendor for availability of parts/equipment, writes out a purchase request for the same and presents all information to Supervision for approval,
• Uses professional courtesy when communicating by telephone, 2-way radio, and writing,
• Employee demonstrates a high level of skill, knowledge in areas of specialization, of codes in areas of expertise, and follows them to the best of situation and/or ability,
• Provides leadership and is able to train fellow staff members in areas of responsibility,
• Willingly responds to all requests by Supervision,
• May be directed to show another employee how to perform a task,
• Provide directional guidance and technical assistance as needed to a work crew,
• Assists and/or completes assigned work during non-routine circumstances with a positive attitude,
• Includes: snow removal, floods, fire, utility interruptions etc,
• At the conclusion of a job, all equipment scaffolding, hand trucks, ladders, dollies, etc,
• is returned to proper storage areas and safely secured,
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and continuing education,
• Attend, in-services and meetings as required,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides

comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and

financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance