Plumber

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

 

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   

 

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

 

St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

 

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Plumber reports the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance and will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, industrial or public buildings. The Plumber reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. The Plumber will then plan install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids.

 

Plumbers work under the direction of the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance, in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any assigned project. Providing adequate services will ensure that all water supply network and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of buildings codes and safety.

Qualifications

High School graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma and one year of advanced trade school or three years experience in maintenance field required.  A Journeyman Certification in Plumbing from a recognized and accredited post –secondary institution is required. Ability to work cooperatively with other trades, team building skills, analytical and problem solving skills, decision making skills, effective verbal presentation and listening communication skills, effective negotiation and mediation skills are required. Proven leadership skills with the ability to coordinate work responsibilities and influence individuals’ efforts in the course of the work assignments. Effective written communication skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, database and Word processing programs at a highlight proficient level, stress management skills, time management skills. The Plumber must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: water distribution and waster water disposal residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance.