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Plumber

Memorial Health · Lincoln, IL · $31.51–$48.83 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a hidden problem while doing a routine repair.

What they are checking: Whether they look beyond the immediate job and report issues before they become failures.

What would you do

You need to shut off water to a floor with patients on it. How do you plan that?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with clinical staff and plan around patient care before shutting anything down.

A sink is leaking into a patient room ceiling. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast to protect patients and contain water while following infection control rules.

How do you keep up with work orders when several come in at once?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety and patient impact rather than just order received.

This job requires a clean driving record and forklift certification. How do you feel about those parts of the role?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the driving and equipment duties the posting requires beyond plumbing.

About the work

Walk me through how you would test and maintain a backflow preventer.

What they are checking: Whether they know backflow testing and why it protects a hospital's water from contamination.

How is plumbing in a hospital different from regular commercial plumbing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand medical facility concerns like infection control, water safety and patient areas.

What do you know about NFPA and Joint Commission requirements as they affect plumbing work?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply the building codes the posting names to their daily work.

How do you read a blueprint to trace a supply line through a building?

What they are checking: Whether they can use drawings to find and plan work, which the posting lists as a needed skill.

How do you keep yourself and others safe when working in occupied areas?

What they are checking: Whether they use barriers, signage and dust control so their work does not put patients at risk.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: Our Plumber provides plumbing maintenance to all areas of Memorial Health as assigned. Ensures that work is completed per established policies/procedures, work order specifications, and appropriate codes. Job Description: Qualifications: Licensure/Certification/Registry: • State Plumbing License required. • Certification in backflow preventers preferred. • Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). • In this position, one will be required to be an OSHA certified forklift operator. On site and hands on training will be provided by department leader to meet this requirement. Experience: • Four years of plumbing experience required. Commercial and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply complex building codes such as NFPA and Joint Commission. • Demonstrated ability to apply plumbing theory, read/understand blueprints, and other technical specifications. • Demonstrated ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for long periods of time. • Have basic computer knowledge. Responsibilities: • Establishes work priorities ensuring efficient organization and coordination of activities with installing, and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems per codes and specifications. • Installs new plumbing pipe for water, steam, condensate lines, sewer, air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrous oxide, drains, and vents and for sterilizers and other sterilizing equipment. • Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. • Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe. • Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, dishwashers and water softeners. • Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains. • Performs and documents preventative maintenance. • Notifies department if asbestos exists in work area. • Interacts with patients and hospital personnel in a courteous, helpful and cooperative manner. • Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of the Medical Center. • Follows all safety procedures/policies in completing work assignments. • Assists with completing division goals. • Coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients and visitors. • Develops work practices that utilizes time and material efficiently. • Performs other related work as required or requested. • Participates in the department on-call rotation, responding to miscellaneous calls from the hospital as necessary. Pay Transparency $31.51 - $48.83 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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