Licensed Mechanic Plumber

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. Plant Engineering Licensed Plumber works to ensure a safe, comfortable, and attractive health care environment, reflecting an attitude of help and service on behalf of the plant engineering department. Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as a plumber
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable
Must possess a state recognized license for a journeyman plumber or equivalent of competence in the appropriate trade classification for the work to be performed is required of all individuals performing plumbing and fixture repair (if from a different state obtain New Mexico recognized license within twelve (12) months of hire)
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience related to building maintenance or construction
Proven experience as a licensed plumber in an industrial and/or commercial plumbing systems
Basic computer keyboarding experience, Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and ability to utilize a PC or tablet
Demonstrate ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g., wire strippers, voltmeter, etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
The ability to use electrical meters to check voltage and amp readings for connected loads
Possess a thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Proven initiative (recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it)
Good human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with hospital staff and people from outside the organization
Ability to work under pressure
Able to keep accurate and legible records
Demonstrated project coordination success
Must be willing and able to learn and share knowledge with others
Must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thorough

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare industry
Additional mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and electrical training in formal Technical/Vocational training: plumbing, steam plant, chiller plant operations, cooling towers, HVAC systems, controls, etc.

Responsibilities

Carries out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
Inspects previously installed plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
Performs any necessary repairs to previously installed systems
Keeps up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems a company installs and maintains
Works carefully to follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all installed systems pass inspections
Keeps detailed reports of work done
Helps mechanics evaluate minor plumbing problems and inspect repairs completed
Estimates the time and materials to perform plumbing system repairs correct any unsafe work conditions and report any unsafe conditions to management.
Reviews, develops, and archives maintenance repair operational procedures on plumbing equipment
Regularly reviews critical equipment records to ensure asset conditions updates and repairs planning
Performs lockout tagout procedures
Performs confined space entry and self-rescue work as required
Attends and leads training and safety sessions as assigned
Provides technical assistance and train staff in job specific site work procedures
Designs equipment installation and modification and determines supplies and materials required
Uses electrical meters to check voltage and amp readings for connected loads
Assists the department manager/assistant manager or supervisor with project coordination, procurement, inventory assistance, gathering information, reporting, and running errands when requested
Inspects equipment, facilities, and work completed for proper operation and working condition
Maintains an organized work area and clean up periodically as tasks progress and upon completion
Maintains routine records and determine type and extent of malfunctioning equipment
Adjusts, disassembles, repair/replaces parts/components, reassembles, and tests for proper operation
Reports more serious problems to supervisor or management for instructions and/or maintenance scheduling
Tends to gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters
Makes necessary adjustments to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, operation of safety devices, and auxiliary equipment
Tests boiler water, condensate from various designated sources, and make necessary chemical changes/adjustments based on test results
Services and make repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls
Cleans and lubricates fan coil units, motors, and other machinery
Replaces filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as necessary and maintain adequate records of such repairs
Maintains, repairs, and make alterations to steam, water, pneumatic, and sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and components
Performs general welding, cutting, and joining of metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification
Conducts general mechanical maintenance duties such as monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing various building assemblies
Maintains lighting fixtures (e.g., bulbs and ballasts)
Cleans sink and grease traps, replace, and repack valves, and assemble equipment and other related items
Makes minor repairs on hospital beds, television sets, and other patient related items that pertain to the Plant Engineering Department
Moves supplies, furniture, and equipment
Properly disposes of trash and scrap materials
Learns and abides by other applicable SJRMC/department policies and procedures
Learns and applies proper procedures and respond accordingly when working with, disarming/re-arming, and diagnosing the messages and trouble lights for the fire alarm system
Learns proper start-up, testing, running, and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on the fire pump and emergency generator, such as oil changes, battery checks/changes, proper gauge readings, etc.
Maintains required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)
Exercises proper safety practices before and throughout the execution of all duties
Stays alert to unsafe conditions and items needing Plant Engineering attention
Corrects the situation or reports it to the Plant Engineering Manager
Follows up by recording corrective action on the Daily Log Sheet or verify that a work order was issued
Reports and follow up to ensure needed equipment, materials, and supplies get ordered
Completes documentation on status of work for tasks requiring more than one (1) day
Completes records to accurately and thoroughly document all work performed
Keeps a neat personal appearance
Maintains commitment to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job duties
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work. Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned