**Overview** _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_ + This position is responsible to perform any plumbing-related work under the direction of a journeyman-level plumber, including installations, alterations, inspection, maintenance, operation and repair in and around the organization's facilities. + This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. **Required** + **Acceptance into and continued compliance with an approved apprentice education program.** This will include classroom participation and on the job training, as required by the program. + A score of at least **70% on the Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude (WTMA** ), taken **after** an interview. + Current, valid State of Utah driver’s license. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. **Responsibilities** + Services, repairs and maintains all types of control valves by removing, disassembling, inspecting and replacing worn/broken parts, if necessary, and reassembling and reinstalling. + Performs preventive maintenance on restrooms, water softeners, RO-DI pure water systems, swimming pools, pump stations, annual surveys (cathode-gas leak) and related piping systems. + Identifies and resolves plumbing problems by repairing or replacing pipes, fittings, valves, plugged drains, faucets, toilet repairs, etc. + Determines proper materials for the particular assignment at hand so that equipment and materials are matched properly for the application. + Remodels old plumbing systems preparing a bill of materials needed, and then constructing the new systems according to plan by using appropriate equipment. + Installs rough in and finish work for new construction by installing medical gas, compressed air, vacuum, natural gas, and water distribution and drain systems and later hooking up individual components such as sinks, drains, taps, and related equipment. + Installs, repairs and tests RP back flow preventers and vacuum breakers on equipment and double checks valves on all potable water connections as required by the IPC code and Utah rules and regulations. + Performs assigned preventive maintenance checks on valves, pumps, water heaters, dilution tanks, and other operating equipment. + Maintains and periodically updates equipment data history using computer software and applications. + May install, maintain and repair medical gas systems such as oxygen, breathing air, patient vacuum, waste anesthetic vacuum, etc. + May install, maintain and repair boiler, or steam distribution systems used for humidification and sterilization. + May be required to be on a weekly on-call rotation schedule 24-7 to perform emergency repairs at odd hours and during weekends, as needed. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. + Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. + Demonstrated knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety precautions for the service of clinical, electrical items. + Applies skills in performing processes such as the inspecting, maintaining, and installing. + Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in order to respond to emergencies that involve the campus distribution system. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Required** + Acceptance into and continued compliance with an approved apprentice education program. This will include classroom participation and on the job training, as required by the program. + A score of at least 70% on the Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude (WTMA), taken prior to interview. + Current, valid State of Utah driver’s license. **Licenses Required** + Current license to practice as an Apprentice Plumber in the State of Utah. _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._ **Qualifications (Preferred)** **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._ + This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. The position involves exposure to electrical hazards. **Physical Requirements** Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed **_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_** **EEO Statement** _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._ _All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._ _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._ _To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_ _Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_ _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._ _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._ **Requisition Number** _78570_ **Reg/Temp** _Regular_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Shift** _Day_ **Work Schedule** _Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm_ **Location Name** _University of Utah Hospital_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_ **_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_ **_State_** _UT_ **Department** _UUH CST 16F FM PLUMBING&MEDGAS_ **Category** _Facilities/Trades/Materials_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_