Senior Plumber & Systems Lead

Job Profile Summary

Position Summary:

Coordinate, schedule, install, maintain, repair and oversee all plumbing related work. Work involves the performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of plumbing equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work are performed independently with minimal direction. Provide direction and training for other facilities staff as needed to accomplish plumbing tasks.

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and oversee all plumbing related work.
• Perform all facets of plumbing tasks from minor (plumbing fixture repairs, drain cleaning, water distribution system monitoring) to more complex tasks such as steam, sprinkler, waste line, venting, waterline and medical gas piping work, storm sewer pump work, water heater service.
• Have the ability to layout special plumbing, piping projects and make necessary upgrades to steam, hot water heating systems, and sprinkler systems, renew pipes, valves and fittings on pumps and other plumbing systems.
• Have the knowledge and ability to operate special plumbing/piping related equipment such as pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, pro press equipment, sewer tapes, cables and other plumbing tools and equipment.
• Have the knowledge and ability to read, interpret and utilize plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and actions needed to successfully complete plumbing tasks.
• Have the knowledge and ability to interpret codes and other regulations related to the plumbing field to make effective decisions that result in compliant task outcomes.
• Utilize advanced plumbing/piping skills and knowledge to train other staff in accomplishing successful plumbing tasks.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance for essential plumbing equipment/systems to maintain them in proper working condition.
• Assist department leadership in managing plumbing contractor work activities.
• May direct operations staff when necessary per leadership.
• Assist leadership in coordinating utility/equipment shutdowns as necessary to complete tasks/projects.
• Ensure that all contractor staff follows our health system policies and procedures on a fair and consistent basis. Monitor and document contractor's work activities or service to ensure specifications are met.
• Prioritize, schedule, and follow up on all assigned projects.
• Coordinate and communicate task schedules and projected costs with the customer.
• Develop task specifications and update preventive/predictive maintenance procedures whenever new equipment is purchased or changes are made to current equipment or systems.
• Implement risk assessments, ICRA and PICRA safety plans, lockout tag‑out, confined space, MSDS and all other regulatory programs to assure that staff is in compliance with all regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, State, OSHA, NEC, SOC, etc.
• Report all unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Document all work performed and all training received (or given).
• Communicate with all departmental/interdepartmental staff as required.
• Attend meetings and in‑services as scheduled.
• Keep all logs current. Maintain expense budgets within pre‑established guidelines.
• Requisition supplies and materials by following purchasing and department specific procedures.
• Keep records of work and make reports.
• Perform prevention maintenance work as required.

• Attention to detail
• Good communication and mentorship skills
• Knowledge of codes and other plumbing regulations and pipe fitting experience
• Extensive working knowledge with sprinkler, steam and water distribution piping systems

• 5 years of plumbing/pipe fitting skills experience
• Healthcare setting preferred

• NYS Backflow Preventor certification a plus
• ASSE Medical gas certification a plus

Medium work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

$24.00 - $34.00