Union Novi MI Master Plumber

About the role

Medxcel leads the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. This position is located at Henry Ford Providence Hospital in Novi, MI.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates personal commitment to the organization’s core values through active involvement in the service excellence process.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with departmental staff and associates.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and follows safe work practices.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains pipe assemblies, piping systems, valves, gauges, pumps, and plumbing fixtures (e.g., sinks, commodes, dishwashers, garbage disposals).
• Uses hand and power tools, gas and arc welding equipment, and other trade-specific tools.
• Assigns work to and oversees the work of assigned tradespeople.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications to determine materials required.
• Estimates plumbing material requirements and costs; requisitions materials and prepares service reports.
• Installs piping and connects equipment (e.g., ice machines, sterilizers, washers, sinks) to water, gas, or drainage systems.
• Modifies or fabricates hospital equipment for special purposes.
• Inspects plumbing equipment for proper orientation and analyzes faulty operations to perform repairs.
• Obtains and processes plumbing permits for repairs, renovations, and new installations.
• Maintains inventory of plumbing and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinates and inspects contractor-installed plumbing work to ensure compliance with hospital, local, state, and national codes.
• Prepares written inspection reports and maintains required records.
• Completes work orders in a timely, legible manner to maintain equipment histories.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned, including non-plumbing tasks.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• On-the-job training, trade school, or military training in plumbing required.
• Master Plumber License – State of Michigan required.
• Eight years of concentrated plumbing experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written/verbal communications.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Physical ability to walk and stand approximately 90% of work time and lift equipment up to 60 lbs.