Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Related and responsible experience with the plumbing trade (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
DCRA Journeyman Plumbing License (Required)
Valid Driver's License (Required)
Med Gas Certification 1 Year (Required)
Back Flow Certification 1 Year (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Expertise in the area of specialty.
Strong knowledge of the Plumbing Code.
Math Ability: basic algebra.
Frequent bend/stoop, sit stand/walk and reach 8-12 hrs. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40 <75 pounds.
PC Operating Systems and mobile work entry devices.
Proficient knowledge of the Intranet, some Microsoft Office Suites ( Word, Excel).
Customer Service Skills, calculator and copy machine.

Functional Accountabilities
Plumbing Competencies

• Conduct safety checks throughout the hospital complex.

• Perform minor to complex repairs to general use plumbing fixtures to include but not limited to sinks, toilets and showers; replace valves, washers and fixtures.

• Repair and replace all types of plumbing associated piping to include but not limited to copper, cast, galvanized and polypropylene.

• Identify material and tool needed to carry out job function; make sure purchase orders and reports are legible, accurate, complete and on time.

• Make sure that all plumbing work is completed with codes by the governing body having jurisdiction.

• Establish and ensure compliance with work schedules.

Quality Assurance

• Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital.

• Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed.

• Follow-up with requestor after completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected.

• Routinely utilize all safety measures as related to work orders and specific task.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

• Study blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of items to be installed.

• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Perform preventive maintenance of plumbing system in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Troubleshoot plumbing equipment and systems to determine functional and structural problems.

• Maintain corrective tickets; PM cards, project sheets and status board up-to-date.

Organizational Accountabilities
Responds to Emergency Calls

• Respond to all emergencies to include but not limited to water leaks and fire alarms and assess damage; make repair or notify appropriate personnel of problem.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things