Plumber/Mechanic

About the position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Plumber/Mechanic to support the Facilities department. This role involves performing inspections, installations, repairs, and replacements of plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure the proper functioning of the hospital's infrastructure. The position requires effective communication skills to work collaboratively with hospital personnel and to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work habits.
• Removes and installs new and existing equipment as directed.
• Communicates and cooperates with various levels of hospital personnel, physicians, and patients in occupied areas.
• Reads blueprints and specifications for plumbing work.
• Orders necessary parts and materials through established procedures.
• Changes nitrogen, oxygen, and compressed air bottles.
• Maintains personal tools in a safe and reliable condition.
• Follows mandatory reporting procedures for incidents affecting patient care.
• Assembles various types of equipment as specified by the manufacturer's specifications.
• Oversees other trades when assigned to assist.
• Performs a variety of plumbing tasks, including repairing, cleaning, or replacing valves, lines, fittings, or fixtures.
• Assists other crafts in completing their duties.
• Understands and complies with oral and written instructions.
• Performs electrical, electronic, and solid-state circuit testing of mechanical equipment.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment such as beds, sterilizers, and kitchen equipment.
• Removes and replaces walls, partitions, and other building parts as necessary.
• Documents work functions for regulatory agencies through the Preventive Maintenance program.
• Initiates and completes work tickets with appropriate information.
• Updates plans and drawings as required to reflect work carried out.
• Makes minor electrical repairs and adjustments.
• Performs steam fitting, including replacing or repairing steam valves, traps, lines, and radiators.

Requirements

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through high school and a technical school, or two years mechanical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance procedures and hospital mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of building systems and mechanical analytical skills.
• Work experience in a health care environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of various ages.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.