Plumber

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures, all piping of drainage systems, water supply, vent systems, storm water drainage systems, natural gas lines, fire sprinkler piping, medical gas and vacuum piping of the hospitals.

Job Description

1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

2. Installs and repairs pipes and fixtures (such as sinks, toilets, safety showers and eyewashes) for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids; installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.

3. Perform inspections on interceptors, separators, and acid neutralizers.

4. Replaces faucets and plumbing fixtures; installs new piping ½ inch to 8 inch; performs snake drainage.

5. Tests backflow devices; installs hot water tanks.

6. Inspects, maintains and repairs Fire Protection Systems (i.e. sprinklers, standpipes, pumps, and dry chemical piping systems).

7. Reads and works from blueprints and sketches to complete workload efficiently and accurately.

8. Performs other maintenance duties as needed and as assigned by the supervisor or lead.

Journeyman Plumber (or equivalent). Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards

High School Diploma, Vocational School or equivalent required. Successful completion of plumbing program from technical school with courses in blueprint reading, sheet metal work, mechanical drawing, electrical wiring, and plumbing. State Plumbing License Preferred

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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