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Ellis Medicine

Mechanic III - Plumber

Ellis Medicine, Schenectady, New York, United States

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The Mechanic III Plumber is responsible for the maintenance and repair of hospital sanitary steam, potable water, storm, steam, condensate return, fire protection systems welding/metal-fabrication associated with all projects in all shop.

Performs code complaint plumbing and heating repairs and installations:

Proficient use of steam table

Familiar with pipe class, fittings and appropriate uses

Able to access construction drawings and troubleshoot sanitary, steam, condensate and potable water system

Insulate pipe ½” to 6”

Applies all appropriate safety and health standards

Requisition parts

Proficient at installing cast iron no HUB, high medium and low pressure steam, bell and spigot sanitary, copper silver soldering, mechanical joint, flange, PVC and screwed pipe and fittings.

Familiar with welding and fabrication of small-medium equipment.

Performs plumbing associated PM tasks:

Check pneumatic actuators

Test and inspects all fire protection equipment

Monitor and check operating perimeters on mechanical equipment

PM all equipment associated with potable water systems including both floor prevention, water storage tank control/isolation, emergency H2O tanker operation and isolation,

PM steam heat exchangers

Test steam traps

Test PRV stations

PM domestic water tanks

PM faucets, sinks, flush valves

Access, record history on PM system

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S): Minimum Education

– High School graduate, technical certification preferred.

Minimum Experience

– Eight years in trade

Minimum Skills/Abilities

– Read blueprints and specifications; be familiar with all plumbing codes including requirements of the MWRA.

Certification/Licensure

– Journeyman Plumber License with proven experience in the trade.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires that weight be lifted in the following approximate amounts and how frequent.

10lbs – 25% to 50% of the time.

25lbs – 25% to 50% of the time.

50lbs – 25% of the time.

The position also requires the ability to walk and carry objects, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The work environment will include outdoor work up to 25% of the time. Exposure to plumbing chemicals and other toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, blood borne pathogens and flammable substances would be up to 25% of the time. The use of greases, oils, cleaning agents, and chemicals; humid and wet conditions (non weather), and hot noisy environments for up to 25% of the time also. The employee will use personal protective equipment and have knowledge of safety equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Performs and/ or supervises plumbing repairs and installations throughout the hospital

Has knowledge of repairs and all components of domestic water service.

Has knowledge of repairs and all sanitary system components

Inspects, diagnosis and installation.

Makes recommendations for upgrade or repairs of all related components and systems.

Ability to determine causes of malfunctions.

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