Plumber

Valleywise Health System • Full-time • Phoenix, AZ, US • $24 - $36 / hour • 1w ago

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in someone's life working in health care?

As a plumber for Valleywise Health, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all the plumbing components within the organization. This includes our five free-standing clinics and our new state-of-the-art hospital scheduled to open in October 2023. You will be working with a team of experts who are critical to the daily workings of our water system. This is a unique opportunity to put your skills to the test and help provide our patients with a worry-free environment while they are being cared for.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Sick and Extended Illness Bank
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
And much more

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.96 - $36.82

This position is located at our Maryvale location.

Qualifications

Education:

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of journeyman plumbing progressively responsible experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Prefer experience in a commercial, industrial, or hospital setting.

Specialized Training:

Completion of plumbing apprenticeship preferred.
Uniform Plumbing Code certificate of training is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Licensed as a journeyman plumber is preferred.
Backflow preventer testing certification is preferred.
Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Creativity, initiative, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills are strongly preferred.
Must have working knowledge of fire protection codes, plumbing, and other building systems codes, OSHA requirements, and knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
A proven ability to take and follow directions in the daily performance of duties is required.
Must have the ability to work independently with limited guidance.
Must have excellent communication, organizing, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
Experience with all types of plumbing installations, gas system piping, urinal/closet repair, chiller/boiler piping, and wastewater system required.