Plumber II

Medxcel; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management organization is seeking a Plumber II to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant experience or education, with responsibilities including emergency response and system inspections. This position is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of water supply and waste systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a trade school diploma or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3 years’ experience with relevant license or 5 years’ experience without.
• Ability to respond to emergency plumbing situations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues in plumbing systems.
• Install and maintain water and waste systems.
• Test and maintain fire system valves and pumps.

Skills

Troubleshooting plumbing systems

Preventative maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

Graduate of trade school

3 years’ relevant experience with license

5 years’ relevant experience in lieu of license

Job description

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

The Plumber II is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in the facility. The Plumber II works in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project. Providing adequate services will ensure that all water supply networks, waste systems and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.

This position is located at Via Christi- St. Joseph's- Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses cause of problems and/or failures in water systems to identify equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs.
• Installs, maintains and repairs domestic water pumps, water piping lines, water filters and plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs and maintains steam stations, valves, heating and condensation return stations and sewer and storm drains.
• Tests fire system valves, tamper switches, fire pumps and dry deluge fire systems.
• Maintains the piping and supply of cylinder and bulk medical gas systems.
• Prepares the preventative maintenance schedule and produces monthly reports.
• Develops procedures and conducts preventative maintenance and service inspections of backflow devices and cross-connection control awareness.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Identifies and recommends long‑term needs and strategies for plumbing systems and components, resulting in cost savings.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment to ensure availability in safe operating condition.
• May coordinate, maintain and repair all energy management systems.
• May travel to multiple sites to perform functions of the role.
• May be required to coordinate, inspect, repair and maintain other systems as assigned.

Special Projects – 30%

• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Assists, participates in and/or leads special projects as assigned.
• Provides additional support and training to facilities stakeholders, including Level I plumbers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have one or more of the following:

• Graduate of trade school.
• Relevant license with 3 years’ experience.
• 5 years’ relevant experience in lieu of license.
• Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.