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MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST PLUMBER

Job ID: 9671 Pay Rate: $26.22 - $39.33 Hourly Work Type: FULL-TIME Shift: Rotating Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance Category: Facilities and Maintenance City: Albuquerque, New Mexico Date Posted: 03/19/2025
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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 26.22/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 39.33/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.


Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:
Perform repair, maintenance, and installation of all piping systems to include cooling/heating lines & related components as well as steam lines and related equipment. Maintain compliance with national and state plumbing codes and accrediting agencies such as TJC, NFPA, and administration guidelines. Ensure a safe and uninterrupted service to patients and all staff members. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PLUMBING - Inspect, install, repair, and maintain all pipes to include cooling/heating lines & related components as well as steam lines and related equipment
* PLUMBING - Repairs any malfunction or discrepancy to supervisor
* PLUMBING - Perform welding, brazing, and cutting
* PLUMBING - Install new piping to include cooling/heating lines & related heating lines & related components as well as steam lines and related equipment or plumbing related equipment as needed or scheduled
* PLUMBING - Repair or replace plumbing related equipment or piping to include cooling/heating lines & related components as well as steam lines and related equipment as needed or scheduled
* PLUMBING - Maintain all waste and vent lines in compliance to national and state plumbing codes and governing agencies such as TJC and NFPA
* RECORDS - Maintain all compliance records
* MAINTENANCE - Report any repairs or maintenance needed throughout the building or grounds dealing with area of specialization or outside area of specialization
* TOOLS - Responsible for all hospital owned tools; ensure tools are in safe operating condition; report any unsafe tools needing repair to the supervisor
* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain and clean tools and shop area; maintain shop area in operational condition
* MAINTENANCE - Assist other maintenance departments as required by supervisor
* TRAINING - Participate in cross-training programs that will help carry out duties throughout the department
* REPORTING - Keep supervisor informed of his/her location at all times

Qualifications

Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:
Essential:
3 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
No preferred experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* Med Gas Certificate within 1 year of employment
* Journeyman Plumber License in New Mexico
* Valid New Mexico Driver's License
* UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
* Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
* May be required or is required to perform on-call duties

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