Job Abstract

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main Accountabilities Statement:

The General Maintenance, Plumber maintains and repairs the hospital’s mechanical plant, buildings, and associated equipment, performs preventive maintenance as assigned, performs unscheduled maintenance as assigned, and performs other duties as assigned.  Primary specialty will be plumbing and heating systems.  Reports to Facility Manager or Team Coordinator.  Duties are performed under general supervision following Support Services and Health Center’s policies and procedures.  Requires ability to work closely with team members on multiple assignments to meet deadlines, with minimal supervision.  Will be expected to seek solutions to operational barriers and contribute to continuous quality improvement.  Position interacts via alpha numeric pager, telephone, written or verbal communications with all employee levels within the Support Service department and clients, patients, and customers.  Must conform to all safety policies and procedures in effect.  Works as assigned in emergency or disaster situations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

 High School graduate or equivalent required with emphasis in industrial arts plus journeyman status by apprenticeship or practice.  Must have two years plumbing experience and understand plumbing codes.  Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.  Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.  Ability to read, follow instructions (verbal and written), and use basic math skills as required.  In addition, incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in work schedule, assignments and environment.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in the mechanical or electrical and plumbing field is required.  Must be familiar with major systems (plumbing, mechanical, and electrical), and their repairs.  Must be able to reading mechanical prints and schematics.  Hospital experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Descriptor 4: In-depth Knowledge of Specialized Field or Working Knowledge of Professional Field

• Has in-depth knowledge of a specialized technical or administrative field or a broad working knowledge of a professional field.
• Analyzes and interprets complicated information.
• Determines a course of action based on general guidelines.
• May modify existing forms, procedures, or methods.
• May use highly sophisticated equipment required extensive training.

PROBLEM SOLVING / DECISION-MAKING:

Descriptor 4: Assignments or Projects Have Limited Precedent

•  Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles.
•  Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available.
•  Requires risk-taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices.

SCOPE OF IMPACT / ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Descriptor 3: Influences Work Area

•  Impacts multiple work areas on a day-today-basis.
•  Provides information regularly to decision-making process.
•  Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff in work area(s), but performs analyses and makes recommendations.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Descriptor 3:  Interprets Information

•  Provides team leadership by assisting and training others.
•  Responds to non-routine and detailed inquires from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area.
•  Requires understanding others’ expectations/perspectives to collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.
• Requires listening skills to maintain cooperative associations.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES (Essential Functions):

Upon assigned a task, selects appropriate tools and parts to complete assigned preventive or unscheduled maintenance task.  Maintenance actions must be completed IAW applicable codes and regulations, for example, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Plumbing Code, Federal, State, and local regulations, Health Center’s Policies and Procedures, and other governing or regulatory bodies. Completes daily reports, for example, itemize work performed, lists parts consumed, list parts ordered, record time spent on work orders, and other paperwork as required. Operates systems in emergencies to protect life and property and performs other duties as assigned: is on-call for emergencies or disaster situations and maybe assigned to other maintenance duties when required.  Performs housekeeping duties in mechanical rooms and surrounding mechanical room areas. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.  Maybe required to work overtime with little or no notice.  Work could be performed on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.  Position can be scheduled for on call coverage. Specialty is plumbing, to include heating and cooling plumbing systems.  Trains employees, makes mechanical repairs, perform preventive maintenance, checks various systems, completes daily paperwork to document time, work completed, parts uses, etc. Maintains all plumbing and heating systems to maintain physical plant and equipment mechanically sound and in working order.  Obtains material and tools from storeroom, repairs or replaces leaking pipes, fittings, faucets, valves, traps, and pumps using had tools, power-driven tools, welding equipment, solder etc. Makes mechanical repairs on pumps and compressors by replacing work parts, such as, bearings, seals, rings, gaskets and coupling, rebuild stop valves, reducing valves, steam traps and other mechanical devices by replacing worn parts, adjusting, welding, etc., to return equipment to working conditions. Unplugs drains as required.  Performs preventive drain cleaning.  Performs preventive medical vacuum system cleaning. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Sitting; bilateral carry 3’, 75#; push/pull 100’, 20ft.lbs; lift 0-75# 6-36” from floor; lift 0-75# 36-48” from floor; lift 0-50# 6-72” from floor; climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 hand(s)); operating machines: (2 foot/feet); other: bilateral carry: 50’, 50#; other: bilateral carry: 100’, 25#.

Unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; unilateral vertical reach 36—72”; lift 0-40#, 6-36” from floor.

Standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided, functional hearing aid or unaided, functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.

Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet.

Category II Job Classification – HMHP employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.