Plumber Job Norwood area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installs, maintains and repairs the hospitals plumbing systems. Operates, tests and overhauls water distribution systems, gas distribution systems, waste disposal systems, fire protection distribution systems and others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs all repairs and maintenance of all plumbing systems and components for efficient and cost-effective BMC operations
including but not limited to medical gas distribution systems, sewage ejectors, sump pumps, lab waste, domestic water distribution
systems, heating distribution systems, steam distribution systems, RODI distribution systems, fire protection distribution systems,
Low Pressure Boilers and others.
* Plans and performs preventative maintenance schedule as assigned. Makes rounds as assigned and inspects equipment and records.
* Enters data into appropriate database.
* Troubleshoots all designated equipment and reports any problems.
* Performs a variety of duties to install, maintain and repair systems fixtures and equipment.
* Installs, maintains and repairs the Oxygen and Vacuum Systems. Installs oxygen, vacuum and compressed air piping and
* Installs, maintains, and repairs such equipment as high- and low-pressure steam lines, radiators, cooking equipment, sterilizers,
* dryers, washers and steam tables.
* Installs, maintains and repairs hospital domestic hot/cold water systems, heating hot water systems, chilled water systems, steam
* systems, medical gases, sanitary waste and other such systems as assigned.
* Performs daily record keeping requirement, including entering and updating work performed in the Computerized Maintenance
* Management System (CMMS). Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
* Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and re-models.
* Ensures areas of work are cordoned off for public protection.
* Sets up scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.
* Estimates time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.
* Performs removal, installation, and maintenance of plumbing related systems etc.
* Perform cycle counts and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Prepares stock orders for purchasing and notifies Lead or
* Supervisor when other supplies are below par.
* Maintains a clean and dust-free work environment. Ensures work areas are clean and free of debris upon completion of all tasks.
* Installing and Repairing Pipe insulation

Other Duties:

* Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
* May train and monitor the work of other junior staff or temporary help in the area.
* Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees within their abilities and skill set.
* Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: adjusting assignments, being flexible to work different
* hours when needed, etc.
* Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospital's
* mission and goals.
* Supervise, work with, and assist outside contractors.
* Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service may be provided.
* Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
* Complete all work in a timely manner
* Assist other tradesmen with their duties as required or requested.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes related theory and on-the-job work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

REQUIRED:

Massachusetts Plumbing License required, and three to five years of specialty experience, Medical Gas Certificate, valid driver's license. Other licenses would be a plus, Forklift operation certification, lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training, infection control.

EXPERIENCE:

At least three years as a journey-level Plumber in either a residential, commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, with experience in both interior and exterior plumbing

KNOWLEDGE AND SKIL LS:

Extensive knowledge of hospital plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, medical gas support infrastructure, and…