| License Description |
Hospital Maintenance Plumbers perform work on specialized hospital fixtures, appliances, devices and appurtenances such as sterilizers, autoclaves, laboratory equipment, therapeutic baths and other special hospital equipment using plumbing with water, waste and gas. In the performance of duties, hospital maintenance plumbers may service, replace, adjust the location, or remodel the special fixtures and equipment. Since hospitals are high-risk cross-connection buildings, all hospital maintenance plumbers may be trained in the knowledge of cross-connection and back flow control including the testing and repair of back flow devices. Hospital Maintenance Plumber Supervisors are skilled in planning, supervising, and performing practical hospital maintenance plumbing. They must be familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations that apply to hospital plumbing and be responsible for all plumbing work in the hospital where they are employed. Each hospital employs a supervising plumber who is legally responsible for proper maintenance, installations, and alterations of plumbing and gas equipment. Supervisors oversee hospital maintenance plumbers and trainees. In addition, supervisors may perform practical maintenance plumbing when required. Hospital Maintenance Plumber Trainees work under the supervision of a licensed Hospital Maintenance Plumber. During the first three years of training, trainees cannot perform work by themselves but may assist the licensed plumber. During the fourth year of training they may perform duties by themselves under supervision. Requirements: 1) Hospital Maintenance Plumber Trainees must have a signed training agreement from an employer who is or who employs licensed hospital maintenance persons. They must serve a training period of four years. The State Committee of Plumbing Examiners may evaluate any equivalent experience, training and schooling, including correspondence courses that may be substituted for the experience requirements. 2) Hospital Maintenance Plumbers must have served a four-year training period. The State Committee of Plumbing Examiners may evaluate any equivalent experience, training, and schooling, including correspondence courses that may be substituted for the experience requirements. 3) Hospital Maintenance Plumber Supervisors must have a minimum of six years hospital maintenance plumbing experience or its equivalent. One year of the six must have been as a licensed Hospital Maintenance Plumber. Examinations and Fees: Hospital Maintenance Plumber Trainee: No examinations, Registration fee: $25.00 per year. Hospital Maintenance Plumber: Written and practical examinations: $75.00, License fee: $37.50 per year. Hospital Maintenance Plumber Supervisor: Written and practical examinations: $125.00, License fee: $100.00 per year |