Lead Plumber

Job Title: Lead Plumber

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #: ...

Status: per hour

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.95 - $30.95 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Under direction performs general plumbing and steam fitting work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing facilities and systems, high pressure steam pipes and fittings, and sewage systems,

Works with various machine and hand held tools common to the trade; may prepare work form sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the plumbing code or accepted trade practices,

Is familiar with the nomenclature, use, and installation of reducing pressure relief, surge, check, float gate, globe, thermostatic, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers, steam traps, strainers, and other fittings and valves,

Takes lead over and gives assignments to one or more plumbers and / or provides technical advice / assistance to journey level plumbers engaged in the maintenance and operation of plumbing systems,

Performs other related duties as required,

Utilizes skills to perform work as directed by manager or director,

Performs work in any of the skilled trades as a mechanic or as an assistant to a skilled tradesman as required,

Maintains all building functions on patient floors and patient rooms,

Delivers timely and efficient building services to staff, patients and visitors,

Remains available for routine and emergency service calls according to Medical Center needs,

Works overtime as required,

Provides on-call maintenance coverage for the Medical Center for repairs, installations, snow removal, relief mechanic and other emergencies or schedules projects,

Ensures that patient care is the number on priority,

Responds to work in any work discipline as requested by Engineering supervisors, foreman or director, and performs to the best of his/her ability,

Must be a team player and help team out at all times,

Licenses:

Completion of high school or trade school,

Minimum of three years experience in industrial maintenance,

Must be able to distinguish and identify colors,

Able to read, write and speak English

Must have a valid NJ Drivers License,