Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 The Plumber II provides general mechanical maintenance and repair services for hospital facilities under the direction of engineering management. This position assesses, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and performs repairs of the facility plumbing and mechanical components requiring design, life-cycle planning, repair, replacement, or new installation. The Plumber II performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, building standards, and hospital policies. The Plumber II participates in the facility plumbing service team in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems, equipment, and apparatus to provide a comfortable and safe hospital environment. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm • Assist in the temporary shutdown of facility plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, and electrical components necessary for renovation and new construction projects. • Design, construct, install, and remove various facility plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, and components. • Diagnose malfunctions in the facility's plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, or components and take appropriate corrective and preventative actions. • Maintain appropriate documentation for the facility plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, and components. • Maintain appropriate inventory of replacement plumbing and mechanical equipment and systems. • Maintain the hospital computerized maintenance management system through the appropriate completion of work orders and the recording of equipment history. • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on all facility plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, and components in accordance with prescribed procedures. • Provide quality control for new installations or replacements of facility plumbing and mechanical equipment, systems, and components performed by others. QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma/GED required • Assoicate Degree in Construction, Engineering, Plumbing, or related field of study preferred • 5 years of relevant plumbing experience required • 3 years of relevant hospital maintenance or construction experience preferred • Plumbing certification/Journeyman preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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