Plumber-Pipefitter

About This Role

Install, maintain, and repair various piping systems, fixtures, and equipment used in water distribution, drainage, and other utility systems across Michigan Medicine facilities. This role ensures the proper functioning of essential infrastructure, contributing to the health and safety of patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Install new, or inspect and repair piping systems including water mains, service lines, sewer lines, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps and fixtures
• Install new, or inspect and repair steam, condensate, and water lines, equipment, radiators, traps, valves, pumps, gauges, controls, fittings and accessories
• Install new Medical Gas piping including mains, branches, wall outlets and proper testing
• Cut pipe and thread, using threading machine or other mechanical method, and bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
• Assemble and install pipe and pipe fittings of brass, cast-iron, copper, lead, glass, plastic and other materials
• Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, pressed, cemented or welded joints
• Test piping systems for leaks using gauges
• Unplug clogged drains, pipes and fixtures using a drain snake
• Install and maintain boilers, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications
• Install, repair and maintain fire protection systems
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended

Requirements

• Current Journey Plumber’s license (maintained for the duration of employment)
• Backflow certification (maintained for the duration of employment)
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the installation and repair of domestic water, steam, heating, chilled water distribution systems and fixtures
• Reasonable experience in the installation and repair of water distribution systems and fixtures
• Considerable skill in the operation of plumbing and pipefitting tools, power equipment, and machinery
• Reasonable knowledge of plumbing codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Ability to perform essential functions in various environments (high elevations, confined spaces, high heat, underground, etc.)
• Working knowledge of underground water mains, drain pipes and associated structures
• Working knowledge of steam, hydronic, chemical treatment, and other process piping systems
• Ability to observe safety precautions
• Reasonable knowledge of maintenance requirements for various water lines and controls
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements necessary to drive a University vehicle

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Reasonable experience in the installation and repair of water distribution systems and fixtures.

Nice to Have

• Current Master Plumber's license
• 6010 Medical gas certification
• Fire Pump Test Certification
• 4-6 years of fire suppression system experience
• Knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to NFPA 13, 16, 20, and 25
• Knowledge of FM Standards on Loss Prevention
• Functional knowledge of wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems
• Knowledge of proper tool use, principles, methods, and techniques in fire sprinkler pipe fitting
• Reasonable ability to use a computer, including data entry, online research, use of internet, email and document manipulation
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Experience with Halon, Carbon Dioxide and other specialty fire suppression systems
• Reasonable knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Knowledge of Google Cloud technology products (or equivalent)
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage changing demands
• Previous plumbing experience in a healthcare setting, maintenance and/or construction experience in all phases of plumbing (residential, commercial, industrial)
• Experience working with an automatic work order system
• Ability to work well with a teamwork environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits