Norton Sound Health

Journeyman Plumber


PayCompetitive
LocationNome/Alaska
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 514452

      Purpose of Position:

      Provide skilled maintenance and complex repair work on the physical plant, hospital, clinics, campus grounds, and limited medical and non-medical equipment.

      Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

      Essential Functions:

      • Perform diagnostic level preventive and corrective maintenance on physical plant equipment to include HVAC systems, system controls, wet plumbing systems, high and low pressure oil fired water and steam boilers and hydronic heating systems
      • Testing of equipment utilizing safety analyzer, volt meters, ohm meters, amp meters and special hand tools
      • Posess the technical knowledge and experience to inspect, calibrate, adjust, clean and lubrication mechanical and electrical controls, valves, gauges, timing devices and meters. Report equipment and structural problems beyond own skill level, deficient or needed equipment or supplies to immediate supervisor
      • Provide installation and repair services on complex and major systems throughout the facility as indicated by appropriate logs, work orders and blueprints
      • Train and mentor apprentices and technicians on complex preventive maintenance and repair work
      • Collaborate with general conractors, electricians, and other construction professionals
      • Perform other duties as assigned

      Personal Traits:

      All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

      Required Knowledge:

      All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

      Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

      • Knowledge of NFPA, Plumbing, Electrical , OSHA, etc. codes
      • Familiarity with Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, etc.

      Required Skills and Abilities:

      All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

      Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

      • Self-starter and ability to work well independently
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Motivation to learn, volunteer and help others
      • Ability to operate heavy equipment or machinery
      • Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
      • Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

      Minimum Requirements

      Education

      Degree

      Program

      One year of Vocational-Technical college or equivlent

      Journeyman Level

      Mechanical Operation and/or Maintenance or related discipline

      Experience

      General (Non-supervisory)

      Supervisory

      Amount:

      1 year performing work in facilities maintenance program or related field

      1 year mentoring or supervising apprentice

      Type:

      Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

      Credentials

      Licensure, Certification, Etc.

      Must have: valid AK Driver's License, Plumbing Journeyman License

      Within 1 year have: Boiler Operator Class III, EPA 608 Certification Refrigerants

      Physical Requirements:

      ∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

      ∙Sit less than half the workday

      ∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

      ∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

      ∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

      ∙Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour

      at a time

      ∙Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds

      ∙Push or pull using more than moderate force

      ∙See and hear with normal acuity

      Working Conditions:

      ∙Work is conducted in an of office environment and in a standard clinical

      environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

      ∙Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low

      temperatures

      ∙Incumbent works with common chemicals and will be exposed to associated

      hazards typically found in maintenance shops

      ∙Moderate travel is required, can vary between 50% and 75% at times

      ∙Travel is required via large aircraft

      ∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

      ∙Work will be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions

      May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule

      May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations

      I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

      Affirmation of understanding of job duties:

      _____________________________________

      Printed Name of Incumbent

      Signature of Incumbent Date

      Approval of Job Description:

      Signature of Hiring Director/Manager

  • About the company

      A tribally owned and operated, independent, not-for-profit organization committed to providing the the Norton Sound region with the highest quality health care.