Plumber

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsners discretion.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience
Required -5 years commercial or industrial experience to includeexperience reading specifications and interpreting schematics blueprints and mechanical drawingsexperience working with little supervision

Certifications

Required -Current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License held for a minimum of 5 years

Preferred -Medical Gas and Back-Flow Certification

Other

Required -Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Knowledge of the state parish and southern building codes.

• Drawing skills to document plumbing changes for updating prints on CADD.

• Ability toproperly using all power hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the plumbing/pipe fitting trade.

• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external callers and visitors.

• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure to complete all jobs including emergencies.

• Ability to work indoors outdoors and in restricted spaces involving static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.

• Abilty to workextendedhours and call-in on an emergency basis.

Job Duties
Performs general plumbing duties.
Performs PMs and documentation.
Researches and troubleshoots problems.
Exhibits dependability and adherence to organizations dress code policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent may work nearpatients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.