Plumber, Licensed (H)

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The department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Plumber to work at UHealth. The Plumber inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains plumbing fixtures in heating, water, and drainage systems to preserve the safe functioning and quality of all systems throughout the facilities.  

• Maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition at all times

• Receives requests for corrective repair work on a variety of building physical structures, equipment and system components; utilizes several trades’ skills in the performance of maintenance and repair work.

• Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures; installs building parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation; may erect or repair building frames; performs carpentry work using tools such as, but not limited to chisels, planes, saws and drills; installs and changes locks.

• Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date.  Cleans and paints equipment.  Unstops drains, checks boilers, and water treatment systems in addition to gas and sewer lines.  Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability -then assists with the completion of the work as required.

• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as valves, faucets, traps, sewers and vents; bends, cuts, reams and threads pipe and opens holes in walls for pipes; secures and supports sanitary fixtures; connects piping with fittings and adhesives; performs soldering as necessary; opens clogged drains with plungers and other devices; inspects piping for leaks both visually and using pressure gauges.

• Mixes and makes concrete and mortar; constructs and sets forms for holding concrete in proper alignment; pours, spreads and finishes concrete surfaces; spreads mortar for repairs; cleans concrete surfaces after drying; breaks and disposes of old concrete.

• Repairs leaky or old building roofs; locates source of roof leaks; removes existing roof surfaces; lays roofing paper and applies coating and adhesives to seal the leaking and/or old area.

• Routinely maintains and repairs circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration unit’s drains, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.

• Conduct backflow preventer test in conjunction with security.  Operate heating, cooling systems pumps and other related equipment Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.

• Erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas and works from heights.

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machines, router, electric drills, etc.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.

• May performs other skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, and soldering.

• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.

• Inspects air conditioning and heating systems and performs general maintenance work of systems.

• Records the equipment conditions and reports anomalies to supervisor.
   

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H8