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MyMichigan Health

Skilled Trades Mechanic

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What they do

A Plumber installs and repairs water pipes, including drainage pipes, in homes or larger buildings. Installs plumbing fixtures or appliances that use gas, and fixes plumbing problems such as clogged pipes.

$62,387 / year median in Michigan

+5% projected growth

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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Gladwin, Michigan Service/Trades 10am-6pm and rotating on call coverage every 3 weeks Regular Full-Time Day Shift Facilities Operations 48747 Job Description Summary This position repairs, alters, constructs, modifies, and uses all acceptable plumbing methods and practices by plumbing code to provide routine and preventative maintenance throughout the organization and grounds as directed by Management. The purpose of the role is to provide an outstanding service to customers, by providing a flexible, productive and efficient response in delivering a wide range of maintenance and improvement work. Responsibilities (34%)
  • Works from verbal and written orders, sketches, drawings and manufacturer's specifications. (33%)
  • Performs programmed and preventative maintenance. Installs, lubricates and repairs machinery, mechanical, and other equipment (i.e. pumps, ice makers, steam distribution, etc). (33%)
  • Repairs plumbing equipment and dismantles equipment as referenced above.
Replaces faulty or defective mechanical, electrical and plumbing parts. Restores equipment systems.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Studies blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout location, and specifications of items to be installed or repaired. Estimates quantities of materials needed and prepares requisition. Performs minor carpentry if required in connection with plumbing work performed. May perform work other than core trade in maintenance and/or construction. Instructs and/or helps less experienced maintenance personnel as required and/or directed. Maintain an effective channel of communication with Management and all customers as required. Adopt a flexible approach to work, undertaking and promoting work within a multi-trade environment to avoid duplication and follow up on work being passed to other co-workers. Ensure the correct and proper use of all relevant mechanical and non-mechanical plant and equipment including fleet vehicles, tools, work wear, PPE and other relevant equipment Adopt a flexible responsive maintenance service on plumbing fixtures and systems. Provide a high level of customer service at all times, behaving in a respectful, courteous and polite manner to internal and external customers when representing MyMichigan Health Copes with and handles discrepancies and variations from regular system or procedure, which may occasionally arise. Maintains records and performs other duties as required including, but not limited to, snow/ice removal. Must have ability to work alone or with others. Our Core Values are embedded throughout MyMichigan Health and underpin all that we do. It is expected that all employees will acknowledge and actively demonstrate these Values throughout their employment Must be familiar and comply with all governing agencies, i.e., JCAHO, MOSHA, Michigan Department of Community Health, Fire Marshal, codes, regulations and procedures pertaining to the overall maintenance operation such as refrigeration, building, electricity, powerhouse, fire, and safety. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Certifications and Licensures Credential:
Licensed Plumber is preferred, but other skilled trades will be considered
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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Knowledge and competency of core trade, construction, blueprint reading, electricity, and mathematics as acquired through completion of State of Michigan Plumber License. Must maintain an active license in core trade. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level:
Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs. Apply JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML
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