Plumber - 1st Shift

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Work Shift Day

Work Day(s) Monday-Friday, Variable

Shift Start Time 5:00 AM

Shift End Time 3:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type Regular

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Job Description Provides effective and high level of maintenance service to plumbing equipment and mechanical system support. Ensures, within all regulatory agency requirements, that building equipment is maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition to provide an appropriate environment for the wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff. This role requires a high level of professionalism, technical competence, and the ability to work independently. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in applicable technical skills, two (2) or more of those years should include Journeyman plumbing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed plumber

Graduation from a technical or vocational trade program

Previous maintenance work experience in a healthcare environment

Trouble shoot and planned maintenance experience to medical gas systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record

Journeyman Plumber certificate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Ability to use and maintain Sewer Snake machines

Cut, assemble, and install pipes and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Must be able to work with limited supervision

Basic data entry and ability to navigate the use of email, internet, word processing programs

Ability to troubleshoot issues, use reasoning logic and communicate with the individuals who installed the system

Ability to perform a variety of duties, involving frequent changes of tasks which require different aptitudes, technologies, procedures, working conditions without loss of efficiency or composure

Knowledge and experience of backflow preventers

Ability to drive and operate Children's vehicles

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for operating and driving Children's vehicles throughout the organization as needed and to specified vendors or sites based on operational needs.

Performs planned and general maintenance functions on systems and equipment, including but are not limited to inspecting, testing, maintaining, installing, cleaning, and repairing drains, Drain Waste and Vent (DWV), toilets, water lines, P-Traps, water leaks, valves, faucets, sink and medical gas systems.

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings by soldering and/or brazing fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.

Maintains accurate, legible records/logs of all work/rounds made in mechanical rooms and has a thorough knowledge of the major building systems operations and valve locations.

Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance work orders service requests using CMMS.

Keeps tools, equipment, and mechanical rooms in safe, clean, and organized working condition according to Children's standards.

Assists supervisor in purchasing parts, supplies, and materials necessary for proper maintenance of the systems and equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.

Meet all in-service requirements, complies with all system policies and procedures, and understands and complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 1571 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family Engineering/Facility Mgmt