Licensed Plumber - Medxcel

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 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 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 St. Joseph's Medical Center-Joliet, IL.

Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components – 70%

• 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

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent education required 
• Graduate of Plumbing Trade School required 

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Plumber License or equivalent certification/license required 
• Valid driver’s license required 
• Backflow Prevention Certification preferred 

Experience:

• Five years of plumbing experience required 
  
  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 drive company vehicle or personal vehicle as needed to visit multiple sites within a geographic area to complete job responsibilities

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