Plumber, Licensed

Your experience matters

Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others .The Licensed Plumber supports safe, reliable hospital operations by coordinating work orders, preventive maintenance, Life Safety activities, documentation, and facility-related services. This role works closely with the Director of Plant Operations, hospital departments, vendors, and tradespersons to maintain regulatory compliance, minimize disruptions to patient care, and ensure the hospital environment remains safe and operational. As the Licensed Plumber joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

How you’ll contribute

As a Licensed Plumber, you will excel by:

• Keeping critical hospital plumbing systems safe, reliable, and operational by installing, repairing, and maintaining essential water, sewer, drainage, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems.
• Protecting patients, staff, and visitors by performing work with a strong commitment to safety, infection prevention, and the unique requirements of a healthcare environment.
• Applying specialized expertise to mission-critical systems including medical gas, RO and de-ionized water, steam, hydronic, chilled water, fire protection, sprinkler, and related equipment and fixtures.
• Responding quickly and effectively to urgent problems by troubleshooting complex plumbing and mechanical systems, exercising sound judgment, and taking decisive action to minimize disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Ensuring quality, compliance, and code adherence by accurately reading blueprints and schematics and applying applicable plumbing, mechanical, building, fire, and safety codes and standards.
• Working independently and taking ownership of assigned work, managing priorities effectively, and completing repairs and maintenance with minimal supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Collaborating as a trusted facilities resource by partnering with maintenance staff, contractors, and hospital teams to resolve plumbing and mechanical issues and support reliable facility operations.
• Contributing to a high-performing maintenance team by documenting work accurately, supporting preventive maintenance, sharing technical knowledge, and assuming a lead or charge role when needed.

Schedule: Full-Time: Varied Shifts

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Licensed Plumber with a current, valid plumbing license and a valid driver’s license.
• 3 years of related plumbing experience, with hospital, healthcare, commercial, industrial, or similarly complex facility experience preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic water, sewer, drainage, heating, cooling, and mechanical plumbing systems.
• Experience with specialized systems such as medical gas, RO/de-ionized water, steam, hydronic, chilled water, sprinkler, or fire protection systems.
• Preventive maintenance mindset with the ability to identify potential problems, maintain equipment and systems proactively, and help prevent service interruptions.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills with the ability to diagnose complex plumbing and mechanical issues and determine effective solutions.
• Sound judgment and independence with the ability to prioritize work, make timely decisions, and perform effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, with the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics and follow applicable codes, standards, and hospital requirements.
• Professional, team-oriented communication skills with the ability to work effectively with facilities staff, contractors, and clinical teams while maintaining a service-focused approach.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent or emergency needs, including participation in an on-call rotation, evenings, weekends, or holidays, as required by hospital operations.

More about Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

“Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”