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Plumber A – Plant Operations

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Jamaica Hospital

At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center, every team member plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the diverse communities of Queens. As part of the Medisys Health Network, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence, equity, and innovation in healthcare.

 

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Plumber A to oversee critical plumbing operations that directly support patient care and hospital safety. This role requires top-tier technical expertise, leadership ability, and full compliance with all regulatory certifications. Every qualification listed is mandatory.

ROLE SUMMARY

As our Plumber A, you will supervise plumbing technicians and manage the operation, maintenance, and installation of essential hospital systems, including:

  • Medical gas distribution systems
  • Steam and condensate utilities
  • Domestic water and drainage systems
  • Backflow prevention assemblies
  • Fire suppression piping
  • Specialty hospital plumbing infrastructure

You will ensure readiness for inspections, coordinate system shutdowns with clinical teams, and uphold the highest safety and compliance standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Training

  • Lead a team of plumbing professionals, assign daily tasks, and enforce safety, compliance, and infection-control standards.
  • Provide hands-on training and support staff development.

Maintenance & Repairs

  • Oversee PM programs for medical gases, steam, domestic water, drainage, fire suppression systems, and backflow devices.
  • Troubleshoot and repair valves, fixtures, steam coils, leaks, and complex piping issues.

Installation & Project Oversight

  • Direct installation of fixtures, medical gas piping, steam components, and backflow assemblies.
  • Coordinate shutdowns and assist emergency/fire response operations.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain PM logs, inspection records, and CMMS entries.
  • Ensure compliance with NYC Plumbing Code, OSHA, NFPA, JCAHO, and all FDNY certificate requirements.

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Requirements

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All qualifications listed below are critical and required for consideration.

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Minimum 5+ years of commercial or institutional plumbing experience (Hospital or healthcare environment strongly preferred)
  • Journeyman or Master Plumber license/certification (NYC Master Plumber preferred — 7 years’ experience or applicable degree)
  • Medical gas and backflow certification (required upon hire)
  • FDNY Certificates of Fitness: G-60, F-60, (all required)
  • Strong ability to read blueprints, plan work, and interpret code requirements
  • Valid NYS driver’s license
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs., handle heavy tools, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces

PAY & BENEFITS

  • $36.6608 per hour
  • Full 1199SEIU Union Benefits, including medical/dental/vision, pension, paid time off, tuition benefits, and strong union protections.
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