Plumbing Technician - Healthcare Projects

Healthcare Equipment Technician Location:

• Florida (Travel Required) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Regional Manager Position Summary KR Wolfe is seeking a Healthcare Equipment Installation & Service Technician to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of sterilization, decontamination, and laboratory equipment within healthcare and pharmaceutical environments.
• This position works with specialized equipment including sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, decontamination systems, and related utility infrastructure.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with steam systems, plumbing, pipefitting, water treatment systems, healthcare construction projects, or industrial equipment installations.
• This is a travel-based role supporting new construction, renovation, equipment replacement, and preventative maintenance projects throughout assigned territories.
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities Install, assemble, and commission sterilization and decontamination equipment in hospitals, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and pharmaceutical environments.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, and related equipment.
• Connect and verify utility services including steam, condensate, drain, DI water, RO water, compressed air, and electrical connections.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, installation manuals, piping diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, and utility-related issues.
• Conduct equipment testing, startup activities, and operational verification.
• Document service activities, maintenance records, and project updates accurately.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare facility safety requirements, infection control procedures, and customer site protocols.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and customers.
• Travel to customer locations to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities as required.
• Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of experience in mechanical installation, industrial maintenance, plumbing, pipefitting, healthcare construction, or related technical trades.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work in construction and healthcare environments.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience working within Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) or Central Sterile environments.

Experience servicing, installing, or maintaining:

• Sterilizers Autoclaves Cart Washers Washer Disinfectors Decontamination Equipment Knowledge of: Steam systems Steam lines Condensate systems Drain lines DI (Deionized) water systems RO (Reverse Osmosis) water systems Industrial pipefitting or commercial plumbing experience.
• Biomedical equipment (Biomed/BMET) experience.
• Laboratory equipment installation or maintenance experience.
• Healthcare construction experience including new construction and renovation projects.
• Trade certification in plumbing, pipefitting, industrial maintenance, HVAC, or related discipline.

Desired Backgrounds Candidates with experience in the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Sterile Processing / Central Sterile Departments Healthcare Facilities Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Biotechnology Medical Equipment Service Industrial Maintenance Commercial Plumbing Pipefitting Water Treatment Healthcare Construction Laboratory Operations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Understanding of pumps, valves, piping systems, and utility connections.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project schedules and customer requirements.
• Compensation $30.00 – $32.00 per hour DOE Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 401K with company match PTO and paid holidays Powered by JazzHR