Plumber

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The Plumber performs journeyman-level work assisting in the installation, repair, maintenance and fabrication of materials for plumbing systems throughout the facility. Adheres to department, local, state and national codes; estimates materials needed for projects; assists in coordinating the plumbing phases of construction projects within the facility; inventories, recommends and stocks parts and materials needed to perform duties; operates applicable hospital equipment.

• * Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• * Regularly inspects connections and assists in maintaining natural gas, medical gases, water, air, waste disposal and heating and cooling systems throughout the facility to ensure proper operation.
• * Installs, constructs, repairs and maintains builiding systems and equipment in accordance with departmental, local, state and federal codes/guidelines.
• * Performs various construction tasks to meet departmental standards for new, remodeled or repaired plumbing systems; installs, replaces and re-routes piping for back flow systems, medical gases, water, waste and heating and cooling systems; installs back flow devices and tamper valves for fire water systems.
• * Conducts biannual fire pump tests; maintains logs, records and reports as rquired by regulatory agencies for routine work and preventative maintenance.
• Detects malfunctioning equipment before damage occurs; utilizes information within manufacturer s manuals, troubleshooting techniques and preventative maintenance schedules to repair and maintain equipment and building systems; cares for tools and equipment.
• * Responds to all maintenance service requests for plumbing or related repair; installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures; estimates the cost of installation or repair work.
• Collaborates with facility/departmental personnel, contractors, subcontractors and regulatory representatives to ensure existing and proposed plumbing equipment/systems meet user, building specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Requisition s pipes and fittings; maintains inventory of appropriate tool and supply items.
• * Installs troubleshoots repairs and replaces auxiliary equipment including steam traps, humidifiers, pressure-reducing valves, condensate pumps, medical air compressors/vacuum pumps and alarms systems.
• * Utilizes various maintenance techniques to weld, fabricate and repair equipment such as soldering and brazing.
• Maintains computerized controlled systems, i.e., pneumatic tube system, fire alarm system and nurse call system.
• Acts as lead plumber on some skilled assignments; provides direction, support and mentoring to other maintenance personnel regarding plumbing systems and related equipment.
• Writes and updates preventative maintenance operating procedures and schedules for appropriate equipment and systems.
• Follows facility and professional work procedures to ensure personal, coworker and patient/visitor safety.
• Attends classes to expand and maintain proficiency on assigned equipment and systems; advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education, reading periodicals/reference books and seeking ongoing developmental opportunities.
• Enters restricted access areas, without supervision, to perform assigned work.
• Responds to snow emergencies when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the plumbing code, ordinances and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in the methods and practices of maintenance and repair of utility systems.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Knowledge of AC/DC (stick) welding, brazing and soldering…