Plumber III- HF Main

Medxcel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medxcel is hiring a Plumber III for an on-site role at Henry Ford Main Hospital in Detroit, MI. The position focuses on installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems and water/gas distribution within healthcare facilities.

The role requires a Master Plumber License, 5 years of experience and a valid driver’s license, with preferred certifications in Back flow prevention and Medical Gas. You will lead maintenance projects and provide guidance to newer staff.

Qualifications

• Master Plumber License is required.
• 5 years of relevant plumbing experience is required.
• Active Driver’s License is required.
• Back flow preventer certification is preferred.
• Med Gas certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components to support water distribution and waste water disposal.
• Diagnose causes of problems and determine necessary repair or replacement of equipment.
• Install and maintain pumps, piping, filters and fixtures for domestic and medical gas systems.
• Repair steam stations, valves and drains; ensure safe and compliant operation.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules and produce monthly reports.
• Lead training for new associates and act as SME for facilities stakeholders.
• Travel to multiple sites within a region to perform service and related billing tasks.
• Coordinate and repair energy management systems as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal-supervise

Stress tolerance

Job description

• 17968


• Detroit, Michigan


• Building Maintenance

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 III 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 III 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. The Plumber III leads training for new associates and serves as a Subject Matter Expert to facilities stakeholders. The Plumber III also leads larger scale projects as assigned.

This position is located at Henry Ford Main Hospital- Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components – 60%

• 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.


• 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 serve as a dedicated service tech, providing electrical services to facilities/buildings within a defined region, requiring travel to multiple sites to perform service and billings functions.


• May travel to multiple sites to perform functions of the role.


• May coordinate, maintain and repair all energy management systems.

Special Projects – 40%

• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.


• Leads training and department orientation for new associates.


• Leads special projects as assigned.


• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for facilities stakeholders, including Plumbers I and II.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master Plumber License- reuired.


• 5 years’ relevant experience- required.


• Active Driver’s License- required.


• Back flow preventer certification-preferred.


• Med Gas certification-preferred.

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills.


• Decisive judgment.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.


• Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems.


• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: interpret resulting data; standards for design and construction; building codes and regulations; hazards and safety precautions.


• Ability to drive company vehicle or personal vehicle as needed to visit multiple sites within a geographic area to complete job responsibilities.