Sr Plumber

Sr Plumber – Wellstar Health System

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Job Summary

The Senior Plumber maintains, repairs, installs and fabricates plumbing related equipment and systems to include valves, piping, pressure regulators, back‑flow prev enters, strainers, fire sprinkler systems, grease traps, etc. Position will provide oversight for contractor work performed on the campus as well as some project management responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Maintenance/repair of domestic water systems, fire sprinkler systems, sanitary drain lines, back‑flow systems, water pump stations and pressure‑regulating systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment in my discipline on a scheduled basis.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for identification of deficiencies in operation.
• Repair equipment associated with these areas of discipline.
• Prepare documentation related to the systematic preventative maintenance or repair of equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of critical spares and repair parts for equipment in these disciplines.
• Conduct periodic assessments/inventories of critical spare and general spare parts for systems.
• Prepare proper purchase requisitions for acquiring these spares and repair parts in a timely fashion to ensure continuous repair efforts.
• Ensure that all documentation related to return of damaged/defective parts is completed in a timely fashion to ensure proper credits are received.
• Receive all materials related to purchases within 3 days of delivery and turn in all documentation at that time to ensure purchases are paid in a timely fashion.
• Project management: prepare and conduct risk assessment documentation, coordinate project meetings, schedules for installation/repair or inspection.
• Compile documentation related to project requirements and distribute as required within the timelines required for compliance.
• Assist contractors in research for utility shutdowns for repairs and new construction/renovations to reduce utility down times and impacts on patient care.
• Observe new construction to ensure systems are properly installed and identified as required by code.
• Review proposed project documentation and blueprints for accuracy and deficiencies.
• Conduct periodic punch list inspections of new construction in areas of discipline.
• Perform inspections to ensure proper installation and code compliance.
• Prepare all documentation required for such inspections and punch lists in a timely and effective way.
• Assist with emergency generator monthly test runs on a rotating basis.
• Assist with general maintenance requirements such as fire alarm, bed repair, etc.
• Assist with weekend coverage on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Trade school training in plumbing (preferred).​​

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• None specified.

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum five years of experience as a plumber, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Required Minimum Skills

• Trained in the use of pipe treading machines, identification of code‑required piping for domestic, waste and rain water. Medical gas piping is a plus.
• Experienced in maintenance of fire pump systems and controls, tamper switches and flow switches.
• Able to use power and hand tools related to this discipline safely.
• Trained in Standard Precautions for the prevention of communicable diseases related to this discipline.
• Capable of solder, braze and/or weld piping related to this discipline.
• Complete understanding of relevant compliance and regulatory codes related to this discipline.

Benefits and Perks

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