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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Department Summary: Under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, codes and standards, repairs, replaces and maintains piping, fixtures and equipment for existing branch lines of steam, hot and cold water, lubricating, sprinkling and process systems throughout the hospital.
Job Responsibility
Responding to routine and emergency service requests via on line work order, radio dispatch or as assigned by Group Leader/Supervisor
Installing and maintaining piping for water, steam, sanitary waste, drainage and other related systems within scope of licensure. Cutting, threading, bending, assembling, installing and sealing pipes, valves and fittings composed of various materials using a variety of hand and power tools
Pressurizing and inspecting pipes/connections for leaks, resoldering joints and repairs, adjusting and replacing valves
Installing, securing and maintaining system fixtures and equipment such as sinks, toilets and sprinklers. Screwing threaded pipes and fittings together, bolts or solders connections and attaches fixtures to walls or ceilings
Communicating with customer departments as needed to clarify job specifications and minimize any disruption of department services/operations
Completing, filing and/or routing a variety of logs and records required to document work performed and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements
Requirements
High School / GED and up to 1 year of basic technical training required
Basic Technical Training required
1 years’ experience required
Current Massachusetts Plumber or Pipefitter licensure required
Nice to have
3 years of facilities experience preferred
Hospital experience preferred
What we offer
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement