Plumber - Main Campus
Company
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
96K–150K a year
Via
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
