Plumber - Main Campus

Plumber - Main Campus

New York, United States

Company
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
96K–150K a year
Via
via Talents By Vaia

Job Description
Pay Range

$46.52-$74.52

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Service is at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients. Apply now to join our team as a Plumber and kick start your career!

Role overview:
• Assess job to be accomplished: reviews blueprints, diagrams, work orders; discusses project with customer; resolves appropriate materials to be used; capture equipment, tools and materials needed; prepares work area. Resolve type and size of pipe to use and special fittings vital for maintenance, repair and construction
• Perform either maintenance, repair, replacement or installation and piping of water gases, drainage and venting systems, fire standpipe, and sprinkler systems, and various plumbing fixtures (e.g., sinks, toilets, water heaters). Build/fit plumbing parts to accommodate job needs
• Respond to customer questions or requests demonstrating courteous and professional customer service
• Maintain a clean, orderly and secure work environment. Ensure accurate care and use of tools, equipment, supplies, and materials
• Work various shifts Nights and Weekends when needed
• 3 Years hospital experience preferred

Key Qualifications & Core Skills:
• Sufficient knowledge to handle assignments of routine and non-routine difficulty with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of NYC Plumbing Codes
• Knowledge of medical gas systems preferred
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen acetylene torches G60 - F60
• Ability to operate power tools such as: pipe threading machine, drill press, drills, electric saws, sewer routers, fuseal machines and coring machines
• Ability to bolt, solder, caulk, braze, cut passage holes in walls and floors with electric hand drill and narrow blade saw
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively
• Medical Gas Installer preferred but not necessary

Additional Information:

Location: 1275 York Avenue

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7AM to 3PM weekends and holidays as needed for the for 6 months. After that the hours will change to 3pm-11pm (evening shift)

Report to: Manager, Plumbing & Plant Mechanics

Pay Range $45.54-$72.93

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Salary: USD 96000 - 150000 per year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q What is the median salary range for plumber jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters at $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) as of May 2023 data guiding 2026 employment. The lowest 10 percent earned $39,020 annually, while the highest 10 percent earned $99,410. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate for hours over 40 per week boosts total earnings by $10,000-$20,000 yearly for many.
Q What visa is required for foreign workers seeking plumber jobs in the United States?
USCIS requires an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural plumber jobs when U.S. workers are unavailable, with employers obtaining DOL temporary labor certification first. The FY2026 H-2B cap is 66,000 visas (33,000 per half-year), plus up to 64,716 supplemental for returning workers. Prevailing wage minimum is $30.50 per hour nationally for Level II plumbers.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify as a plumber in the United States?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter a plumber apprenticeship program registered with DOL. Programs last 4 years, including 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom instruction. No prior experience is needed for entry-level positions.
Q What is the application process and required documents for plumber apprenticeships in the United States?
Apply through DOL-registered sponsors listed on apprenticeship.gov by submitting a high school diploma or GED, government-issued ID, Social Security number, and proof of age 18 or older. The process includes an aptitude test, math assessment, and interview within 30 days of application. Selected apprentices start at 40-50% of journeyman wage, increasing annually.
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