Senior Plumber - Facilities - Bayfront Hospital

This position is located at Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews work orders and makes assignments to plumbers and mechanics.
• Coordinates schedules and projects with the Engineering Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Works closely with department leadership to ensure a safe environment as prescribed by The Joint Commission.
• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces the entire plumbing systems, including waste-vent water piping, and fixtures and equipment served by these systems in compliance with state plumbing code.
• Plans, installs and services plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment, and controls used to transport water, waste, or gases.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Installs supports and hangers for pipes, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assembles and installs valves, controls, and fittings.
• Reviews drawings, plans, and specifications to determine system layout for repair or modification.
• Collaborates with outside utility vendors on premises and calls additional support from outside contractors and vendors as needed to maintain the integrity of all related systems.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Works independently from work orders or verbal instructions and prioritizes work based on type and circumstance.
• Works with inspectors from the water and/or sewer department, fire department, and plumbing inspectors.
• Performs visual inspections to detect abnormal operation and correct deficiencies.
• Maintains inventory and orders stock.
• Identifies required tools and special equipment.
• Installs various fixtures in new work and remodeling projects.
• Coordinates shutdown of various plumbing systems as necessary.
• Supervises trades assigned to help with plumbing projects.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Participates in scheduled department meetings.
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of all data and information relating to the facility, medical staff, and patients.
• Ensures Joint Commission and other regulatory or licensure requirements are updated and maintained.
• Maintains current operational and repair records for all utilities equipment to include vendor-related activities.
• Promotes and engages in behavior that is conducive to Orlando Health’s standards of behavior.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a plumber, preferably in a healthcare facility. Three (3) years of experience is required of a trade or vocational school graduate.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.