Company
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job type
Full-time
Salary
96K–150K a year
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via Talents By Vaia
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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
Helpful links:
• MSK's Compensation Philosophy
• Review our great benefits offerings
#LI-Onsite
Pay Range $X
Please click to learn more about MSK's compensation philosophy.
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
$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
Helpful links:
• MSK's Compensation Philosophy
• Review our great benefits offerings
#LI-Onsite
Pay Range $X
Please click to learn more about MSK's compensation philosophy.
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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What is the median salary for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters as $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) based on May 2023 data applicable through 2026. Entry-level positions start at $39,020 annually ($18.76 per hour), while top earners make $101,910 ($48.99 per hour). Mean wages are $65,790 annually ($31.63 per hour).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What work visa is required for foreign plumbers to work in the US in 2026?
Foreign plumbers qualify for H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas when US employers demonstrate temporary labor shortages; the FY2026 statutory cap is 66,000 visas. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification and file USCIS Form I-129 with supporting job order details. Visa validity is up to 1 year, extendable to 3 years maximum.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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What education and experience are needed to start as a plumber in the US with no background?
A high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old qualify applicants for registered apprenticeship programs lasting 4 to 5 years. These programs include 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction annually. No prior experience is required, but mechanical aptitude is tested.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What documents are required to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in the US?
Applicants must submit a high school diploma or GED, proof of age (18+ via birth certificate or ID), Social Security card, and driver's license or state ID. Some programs require a pre-apprenticeship drug test and physical exam results. Applications go through DOL-registered sponsors found on Apprenticeship.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship