Qualified Plumber

Job Brief

The 
Qualified Plumber | Technician
reports to the Technical Supervisor and is responsible for troubleshooting, pre-installation checks, installation, repairs, maintenance and servicing of hospital macerators in Gauteng and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Handle all calls and queries from Hospital Technical Departments in a speedily and professional manner.
• Ensure that all internal process documentation are completed and signed off before initiation of processes. (Assetpool / Job Cards / Quote Cards)
• Ensure job cards are signed off and communicated with all the necessary hospital stakeholders.
• Ensure e-mails are followed up and checked on a daily basis.

Technical:

• Majority of the candidates' duties will be performed in hospital sluice rooms.
• Maintain and repair Vernacare macerators which will include:
• Troubleshooting – identifying reasons for breakdown or repair
• Unblocking of blocked macerators
• Replace faulty parts
• Ensure drainage and water supply piping systems comply with the requirements for installation of macerators.
• Utilize hand tools in fitting of valves, couplings and components for plumbing system.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and spares.
• Install pipes and piping fixtures for water or sewerage systems.
• Mount hangers and brackets on walls to provide support for pipes and racking.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and set safety standards.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble pipes to required angles using measurement tools.
• Inspect plumbing systems to identify issues and initiate repairs.
• Liaise with hospital technical management team and future construction companies to ensure an effective plumbing system is maintained.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction from start to finish.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Education and Training:

• 4 – 5 Year apprenticeship under an experienced plumber
• Passed trade examination + Red Seal Certification
• COC Certification
• Registered IOPSA member
• Valid SA driver's license

Skills and Abilities:

• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Honesty and reliability
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 4+ years' experience
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Previous work experience in a hospital technical environment