Plumber I2600002RPlumber I will be under general supervision and perform entry level plumbing tasks and service as needed. Will support ongoing facility operations initiated through work requests or as assigned by the Shift Engineers during hours the Call center is closed, or a member of management is not on site in accordance with Hospital standards. Will provide direct general labor support to all trades. Will be responsible for the procurement and pick up of any and all materials requested by trades. Perform low level installations, equipment assembly, troubleshooting, and repairs of all plumbing related equipment and maintain general building systems and structure. Will install and repair domestic water piping as well as heating water loops and sewer lines as needed. Un-clog sinks, commodes, waste hoppers, drainage lines as directed. Respond for low-level request in order of priority and assist both with routine-to-complex request on an as needed basis. Ensure smooth transition of responsibilities to next shift. Respond to all hospital emergencies including but not limited to leaks, odors and fire alarms. Plumber I will perform general facility cleanups of debris, construction materials, etc. Ensure repairs and new installation are compliant with current plumbing codes. Report all concerns to the designated specialist or manager. This position may be subject to variable hours or shifts.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and or arms and to talk and hear. The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must lift and or move up to 50lbs
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years of related experience, including an apprenticeship in a related field. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of the Plumbing Code.
Math ability: basic algebra.
Frequent bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12 hrs. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pound. PC Operating Systems and mobile work entry devices. Proficient knowledge of the Intranet, some Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel). Customer Service Skills, calculator and copy machine.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Apprentice Plumber License (Required)
Drivers License (Required) Med Gas Certification 1 1/2 Yrs (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Material Management
Code Compliance
Corrective and Preventive Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Internal Relations
District of Columbia-Washington
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington20010
Facilities / Security
Real EstatePosition StatusR (Regular)-FT - Full-TimeShiftVariableWork ScheduleVariable
Jan 29, 2026, 5:14:39 PM
51001.6-100152

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