Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide plumbing installation and maintenance services that include using established engineering practices in correcting malfunctions; assisting with design, installation, and modification, performing quality assurance and code required testing; and performing preventive maintenance procedures applied to all types of plumbing and related mechanical systems in a variety of buildings. The position will be responsible organization wide for the Backflow prevention testing and documentation, medical gas system maintenance and certification, and legionella treatment program, also covering the areas of another staff when they are off on earned time.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
State of Illinois Driver's License upon hire
Plumber Illinois License including Certificate of Registration required upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of experience in/with having strong knowledge of applicable parts of B.O.C.A. building codes, E.P.A. regulations, certain N.F.P.A. standards, O.S.H.A. regulations and J.C.A.H.O. standards, as they relate to plumbing and mechanical systems.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Required English Skills
Basic reading skills
Basic writing skills
Basic oral skills
Other: good people-to-people skills.

Communication Skills
Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of people.
Maintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information.
Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.

Computer Skills
Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.
E-mail client
Ability to use a Windows-based OS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PERFORMS REGULAR AND SPECIAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND RELATED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS IN A FUNCTIONAL, SAFE AND SANITARY CONDITION WHICH MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL APPLICABLE CODES INCLUDING THE ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODES.
Maintains knowledge and skills in diagnosing and repair of all plumbing equipment and systems.
Maintains knowledge of domestic water heating systems and distribution systems throughout the facility.
Performs preventive maintenance work assignments, testing and inspections for the purpose of reducing severity and frequency of malfunctions of equipment or systems which may impact building operation use.
Performs all work within acceptable codes, guidelines and practices in the industry.
Performs all of the above in a timely manner.

PERFORMS GENERAL AND SPECIAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED BY ASSIGNED WORK REQUESTS OR SELF-IDENTIFICATION OF NEED. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND EFFICIENT MANNER FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE SYSTEMS AND BUILDINGS BEING SERVICED.
Diagnoses problems with plumbing equipment and systems throughout the facility.
Provides continuous input on the status of the facility in regards to possible code/safety issues.
Performs preventive maintenance tests as required to ensure continuous operation of plumbing systems.
Provides diagnosis and repair of specialty items as requested by supervisor.

CONTINUALLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABILTY TO BE RESOURCEFUL AND EFFECTIVE. WORKS TOWARDS HIGHER LEVELS OF SKILL AND EXPERTISE AND ONGOING IMPROVEMENT OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS RELATED TO THE MECHANICAL TRADES.
Attends educational offerings to validate skills and maintain current knowledge of trade.
Maintains and update knowledge of current processes and practices as technology changes and advances.
Demonstrates initiative in communicating with other staff to ensure the proper completion of assigned tasks.

PERFORMS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE SEVERITY AND FREQUENCY OF MALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS WHICH MAY IMPACT BUILDING OPERATION AND USE. THIS PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE IS GUIDED BY THE ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENTAL SCHEDULES AND MANUALS WITHIN THE ASSET INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (A.I.M.S.).
Maintains 100% on-time completion of scheduled preventive maintenance.
Identifies potential risks/problems when working with plumbing systems and informs supervisor.
Completes documentation of work by completing daily time sheet, logs and records in a timely manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in achieving department goals and objectives.
Assists with grounds and participates on the snow removal team.

This role will also:

Participation in Legionella prevention.
Provide regulatory documentation to Admin.
Providing consulting services for future projects.
Assisting with outside landscaping duties.