Job Description

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

101 Elm Ave - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R163271 PLUMBER - JOURNEYMAN (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Journeyman Plumber performs diversified duties related to the maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation of plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems throughout Carilion Clinic facilities. Provides technical expertise and support for plumbing-related maintenance activities while supporting operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe patient care environments.

The Journeyman Plumber

• Performs emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems.
• Installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains plumbing fixtures, piping systems, medical gas systems, natural gas systems, and related equipment.
• Coordinates, monitors, and inspects work to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and operation manuals.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plumbing and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision testing instruments.
• Prepares work areas, plans installations, requests permits, and performs testing and inspections of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Provides technical guidance, direction, and assistance to department personnel and support staff as needed.
• Identifies and secures appropriate supplies, materials, tools, and equipment required for assigned work.
• Maintains records and documentation related to work orders, inspections, repairs, blueprints, manuals, and maintenance activities.
• Provides training and technical updates to department personnel and supports ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Researches new techniques, materials, and equipment and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Directs staff on specific projects and work assignments as applicable.
• Orients new employees and may provide guidance to contract staff.
• Travels to various Carilion facilities and work sites as needed to support operational requirements.
• Serves as emergency staff during emergency conditions.

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of plumbing experience in commercial or healthcare-related maintenance required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Journeyman Plumbing license required.

Life Support: Not applicable.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Familiarity with state plumbing codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies required. Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Ability to use computerized work order systems, maintain records, and follow verbal and written instructions required. May be required to provide basic general-purpose maintenance tools.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$23.97 - $35.96

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

KATHRYN LUSHER

Recruiter Email:

kjlusher@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training