Maintenance Tech - PLUMBING
Company
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Via
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Job Description
Job Details
The primary responsibility of all Facilities Staff is to work as a team to provide a safe, attractive, functional and efficient facility within which the campus community may grow and prosper. It should be understood that all plant employees, will at times, be assigned other duties within their capability aside from their designated area of expertise.
This position works within the trade scope of installing, repairing, pipes and plumbing; operates and services the heating, air conditioning and mechanical equipment within the plant, and other duties as assigned.
Job Description
• Work within the trade scope of the plumbing trade: Installs and repairs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Maintains proper functioning of pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Operates the major plumbing system, (e.g. supply system, drain-waste system, vent system); Insures proper usage of major water appliances, waste disposal, drainpipe pressure to prevent the escape of toxic gases;
• Check domestic hot water systems and repair when needed such as replace water heaters, circulators, etc.; Troubleshoot any water, heat and drainage systems; Repair or replace fixtures and components as necessary; Repair or replace drainage systems as necessary; Install bathrooms from rough to trim; Make alterations on plumbing systems; Execute a preventative maintenance program; Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Submits orders for materials through department procedures
• Work within the scope of HVAC: Operation of and services to the heating system and mechanical equipment; Operates boilers, condo pumps, compressors, ejector, oil pump, Dye House machinery and electrical controls, rotates pumps weekly; Checks heat in buildings; Blows down boilers as recommended by consultant; Monitors water tests provided by consultant; Monitors and maintains the systems controls; Replaces parts, motors, belt, firebrick, pumps, traps, valves, pipes, etc.; Maintains equipment through preventative measures, oils motors, replaces gaskets and rebuilds traps; Cleans No. 2 oil fired boilers and replaces parts;
• Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Maintains rapport with HVAC contractor whose primary responsibility is preventative maintenance and annual boiler inspections, CFC control and troubleshooting beyond in-house capability; Keeps records of the operation and repair boilers and vessels; Reports any problems to the physical plant office; Submits oil tank readings every week;
• Provides work order documentation feedback on trade and non-trade related tasks;
• Must provide your own tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.
• Interacts with students, co-workers, visitors, and other individuals consistent with the values of Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University.
Work Shift
Weekend Evening (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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The primary responsibility of all Facilities Staff is to work as a team to provide a safe, attractive, functional and efficient facility within which the campus community may grow and prosper. It should be understood that all plant employees, will at times, be assigned other duties within their capability aside from their designated area of expertise.
This position works within the trade scope of installing, repairing, pipes and plumbing; operates and services the heating, air conditioning and mechanical equipment within the plant, and other duties as assigned.
Job Description
• Work within the trade scope of the plumbing trade: Installs and repairs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Maintains proper functioning of pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems; Operates the major plumbing system, (e.g. supply system, drain-waste system, vent system); Insures proper usage of major water appliances, waste disposal, drainpipe pressure to prevent the escape of toxic gases;
• Check domestic hot water systems and repair when needed such as replace water heaters, circulators, etc.; Troubleshoot any water, heat and drainage systems; Repair or replace fixtures and components as necessary; Repair or replace drainage systems as necessary; Install bathrooms from rough to trim; Make alterations on plumbing systems; Execute a preventative maintenance program; Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Submits orders for materials through department procedures
• Work within the scope of HVAC: Operation of and services to the heating system and mechanical equipment; Operates boilers, condo pumps, compressors, ejector, oil pump, Dye House machinery and electrical controls, rotates pumps weekly; Checks heat in buildings; Blows down boilers as recommended by consultant; Monitors water tests provided by consultant; Monitors and maintains the systems controls; Replaces parts, motors, belt, firebrick, pumps, traps, valves, pipes, etc.; Maintains equipment through preventative measures, oils motors, replaces gaskets and rebuilds traps; Cleans No. 2 oil fired boilers and replaces parts;
• Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results; Maintains rapport with HVAC contractor whose primary responsibility is preventative maintenance and annual boiler inspections, CFC control and troubleshooting beyond in-house capability; Keeps records of the operation and repair boilers and vessels; Reports any problems to the physical plant office; Submits oil tank readings every week;
• Provides work order documentation feedback on trade and non-trade related tasks;
• Must provide your own tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.
• Interacts with students, co-workers, visitors, and other individuals consistent with the values of Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University.
Work Shift
Weekend Evening (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
What visa and work permit steps are required for foreign plumbers to work legally in the United States in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires an approved H-2B petition with a valid temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor showing no qualified U.S. workers available. The visa cap for fiscal year 2026 is set at 66,000 with an additional 20,000 returning worker exemption available until March 31 2026. Applicants must submit Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee plus $150 fraud prevention fee.
What education and experience minimums qualify someone for licensed plumber jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires completion of a 4-5 year registered apprenticeship program totaling at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related classroom instruction. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory before starting the apprenticeship. Four states additionally require 2 years of documented prior experience for license examination eligibility in 2026.
Which documents must be submitted when applying for plumber positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Job seekers must upload a completed ETA Form 9089, current plumbing license, and proof of apprenticeship completion to the Department of Labor's job bank system. A valid Social Security card and state-issued photo ID are required for I-9 verification within three business days of hire. Background check authorization forms must also be signed before any conditional offer.
