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CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Maintenance Plumber

Full-Time
$30 - $45
Mid
United States
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • Possess a solid understanding of water distribution, sanitary and disposal systems in healthcare, commercial, and residential structures.
  • Have an Illinois State Plumbing License.
  • Have 1-3 years of experience as a journeyman plumber.
  • Hold a valid driver's license.
  • Have working knowledge of local and state plumbing building codes and regulations.
  • Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose plumbing challenges.
  • Be able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for waste disposal and water supply system layouts.
  • Be familiar with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper piping.
  • Have proficiency in basic mathematics and measurement conversion.
  • Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Responsibilities
  • Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drain systems, and fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters, in healthcare, commercial, and residential structures.
  • Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
  • Design piping layouts and install piping systems in renovation and new construction projects.
  • Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other professionals during construction.
  • Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drain systems, identifying and diagnosing plumbing problems using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Ensure all work meets safety standards and follows best practices.
  • Serve as an integral member of the Plant Operations and Maintenance construction team.

About the company

CGH Medical Center is a community hospital and clinic network based in Sterling, Illinois. It provides inpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, behavioral-health, outpatient, and physician services through the medical center and affiliated clinics. Clinical departments work with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, information technology, and administrative teams. Roles include nursing, medicine, allied health, patient access, technical services, operations, and support. The scope is CGH Medical Center and its regional care network. The workforce connects direct patient care with the clinical, technical, and administrative functions required to operate regulated services.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CGH ratified a first union contract on July 15, 2026, reducing workplace uncertainty.
  • Management expanded the cafeteria in May 2026, signaling continued campus investment.
  • CGH plans to buy Rock River Hospice property and restore services after approval.

What critics are saying

  • Labor strife lingered for five years; AFSCME called CGH anti-union in 2026.
  • Illinois labor rulings ordered reinstatement and back pay after illegal retaliation findings.
  • Federal hospice-certification moratorium blocks immediate hospice launch; delays run through late 2026.

What makes CGH Medical Center unique

  • CGH's Sterling network spans main hospital plus nearly 20 satellite locations.
  • Its employee-owned care model faced unionization, then locked first contract in July 2026.
  • CGH acquired physician clinic integration in 2011, strengthening local referral control.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Employee Assistance Program