Artisan Plumber- City Hospital

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing and related fixtures and components. Repairs piping of various size and type. Checks safety equipment and replaces components such as washers, gaskets, and filters. Inspects, repairs, or replaces pumps, valves, and boiler systems. Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to Plumbing Code requirements and reports back to supervisor. Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment. Assemble and install valves and fittings. Install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping, and controls. Install, repair, and maintain water heaters and conditioners. Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances, and trim. Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks. Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes. Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements. Maintains appropriate service and repair records. Research, purchases and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Responds to routine emergency calls for repairs and service. May train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area. Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees. Trains and directs the work of other classified staff in the department. Keeping and maintaining records of time spent on a job and materials purchased for the work. Responding to plumbing emergencies, determining the issue, and making a repair. Performing regular maintenance of plumbing systems to prevent emergencies. Coordinating with a General Contractor and other building professionals on a jobsite. Following current rules and regulations related to plumbing to ensure that systems pass inspection for the first time. Understanding and following blueprints or building plans. Preparing budgets and estimating costs on work. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT Grade 12 NQF Level 4 certificate Trade Artisan _ Plumbing Completed Apprenticeship 5 years post-qualification experience within the artisan trade. Relevant working experience in building maintenance and plumbing. Experience of working in a healthcare/ hospital environment advantageous