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NI-Plumber

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-6025AC
Job Title:	NI-Plumber
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The nature of the services provided by this position may affect UW Health Patients, Visitors, Employees, and other departments. A wide variety of both internal and external relationships is involved in carrying out the duties of this position. The position of plumber performs duties under the supervision of the Mechanical Trades Supervisor for Maintenance & Engineering at UW Health. Maintenance & Engineering Services is committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members. The Hospital and Clinic operations environment requires quicker than normal response to system and equipment failures. The hours worked often require emergency response, frequently without immediate direct assistance from supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Install and maintain all types of bathroom fixture equipment as pertains to the plumbing trade.
•	Install and maintain all types of Operating Room equipment, such as washers, booms, sterilizers, hoppers, medical gases, and vacuum equipment as needed.
•	Install and maintain all types of kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, scrape tables, kettles, sinks and others as pertains to the Plumbing Trade.
•	Install and maintain all types of pumps: domestic, sanitary, and storm water, medical and industrial air, reverse osmosis water pumps, compressors, medical and lab vacuum systems.
•	Install and maintain water heaters, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, stills, deionized water systems, as pertains to the Trade of Plumbing.
•	Install and maintain medical gas piping and alarm systems; testing of medical gas systems. Test and repair outlets. Label and test per NFPA and TJC requirements all medical gas systems.
•	Install and maintain domestic and special water piping, such as softeners, deionized, reverse osmosis, and all other water systems as pertains to the Trade of Plumbing.
•	Label and test per NFPA and TJC requirements all medical gas systems.
•	Install and maintain safety items such as backflow preventers, eye wash stations and safety showers. Also testing and record keeping as needed for such items.
•	Install and maintain drain lines, acid, storm and sewer, roof drains, etc.
•	Assist all trades, contractors in building system shut downs and tie in.
•	Perform pump test and supply proper documents, as NFPA / TJC requirements.
•	Work with contractors and building manager on such systems for tie-ins, shut downs, testing and repair.
•	Understanding of Policies and procedures for Facilities & Engineering and UW Health.
•	Backflow testing and record keeping and certification.
•	Fire pump and Fire Sprinkler testing and record keeping as per codes.
•	Medical gas testing and certifications as needed.
•	Understand and create preventive maintenance and repair work reports to include material and asset management.
•	Understand policies and procedures for timekeeping.
•	Participate in the 24/7 emergency On-Call rotation.
•	Other duties as assigned.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses & Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details	Time Frame	Required/ Preferred
State of Illinois Master Plumber License.		Preferred
State of Illinois Journeyman Plumber License.		Preferred
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire.		Preferred
ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire.		Preferred
Valid Drivers License.		Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Knowledge of all methods, procedures, practices and tools of the Plumbing trade.
•	Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
•	Possession of good customer service skills.
•	Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing	X
Walking	X
Climbing	X
Bending	X
Crouching	X
Pushing / Pulling	X
Carry	X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination	X
Color Discrimination	X
Hearing Ability	X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.	X
15 - 30 lbs.	X
30 - 50 lbs.	X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail	X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task	X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks	X
Oral Communication	X
Written Communication	X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids				X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons				X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations	X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals				X
Exposure to Radiation				X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.