Plumber

About Penn Medicine

At Penn Medicine, we are dedicated to advancing healthcare through patient care, research, and education. As part of a leading academic medical center, you’ll work alongside top professionals while making an impact every day.

Position Summary

The Plumber provides customer service by maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing and mechanical systems across hospital facilities. This includes plumbing fixtures, steam systems, medical gas systems, fire sprinklers, and related equipment. The role supports both daily maintenance and project installations while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: 555 N Duke Street, Lancaster, PA

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install piping, fixtures, and drainage systems.

• Service domestic, heating, and cooling water systems, including pumps, valves, and balancing components.

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures (sinks, water fountains, washer sanitizers, etc.).

• Maintain and repair steam system components, kitchen equipment, and water generators.

• Troubleshoot and repair medical gas and vacuum systems.

• Inspect and maintain fire protection sprinkler and water distribution systems.

• Review blueprints, prepare sketches, and recommend system improvements.

• Collaborate with other trades as needed and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumbing License (required – Department of Housing, Plumbing Division) or equivalent experience.

• Valid PA Driver’s License required.

• Minimum experience requirements:

  • 1 year in plumbing installation (sewer and supply).

  • 1 year with steam systems.

  • 1 year with heating and cooling systems.

  • 1 year repairing pumps and motors.

  • 2 years welding experience.

  • 1 year with fire sprinkler systems.

  • 1 year with medical gas systems.

  • 1 year with metal work.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Why Join Penn Medicine?

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

• One of the region’s best prepaid tuition assistance programs.

• Opportunities to grow within a world-class academic medical center.

• A mission-driven culture where employees “Live Your Life’s Work.”

Equal Opportunity

Penn Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.