Senior Plumber (LMO/TS5) - Falmouth Public General Hospital

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager the Senior Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, fittings and systems used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. The incumbent will also be expected to conduct efficient maintenance servicing to ensure that all water-supply networks meet the standard of building codes and safety. 

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the day-to-day plumbing activities to be carried out by (Plumber) by establishing activity priorities, assigning work tasks and scheduling work to effectively meet the health facility needs. 
• In collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, develop, implement and maintain the maintenance and repair schedule for the work to be carried out 
• Ensure that maintenance requests received are assigned and completed 
• Communicate and sensitize staff about health and safety procedures, policies and protocols and ensure that adherence is maintained 
• Ensure that assignments are reviewed, and corrective actions are taken where incomplete and or poorly done work has been identified 
• Ensure that delays in carrying out maintenance work assigned are communicated to the Manager and the Head(s) of Department where necessary 
• Conduct routine inspection of plumbing systems to identify and assess deterioration and implement corrective actions 
• Ensure that waste material from maintenance repairs is disposed of in accordance with established policies 
• Perform routine operational checks related to plumbing including inspection, cleaning, lubrication and repair or replacement 
• Ensure that maintenance tools and equipment used by the team are requested for use and returned in accordance with established policies and procedures 
• Ensure that all maintenance tools and equipment assigned to the team are properly used 
• Collect, review and provide a plan of action for all work orders and daily failure or breakdown reports for the health facilities 
• Develop the daily priority list and supervise the completion of both scheduled and unscheduled work orders and emergency service calls 
• Assist and supervise the repair, maintenance and use of equipment, including high and low-pressure, water pumps, water pipelines, sewage pumps and lines, fire pumps and fire hydrant systems 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HEART Diploma NVQ-J 4 in Plumbing 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar capacity 
• Certification or training in Supervisory Management would be an asset 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good accountability and supervisory management skills 
• Good interpersonal, leadership and management skills 
• Be able to work on own initiative and make informed decisions 
• Working knowledge of electrical maintenance 
• Basic knowledge of Government Policies and Procedures 
• Ability to use hand and power tools of the trade skillfully and safely 
• Ability to commission/decommission air compressors, pumps and other plumbing equipment
• Must be able to read and interpret and work from sketches, plans and specifications 

NB. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.