JOB SUMMARY:  

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to activities related to maintenance, repair and modification of equipment controls / communications, electrical / electronic systems, or mechanical devices and equipment.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum two (2) years of plumbing work experience in maintenance engineering.

EDUCATION:

·         Completed a five (5) year Plumber Apprenticeship Training Program having attained journeyman status and have been awarded completion certificates.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

·         California Plumbing Contractors License, C-36 preferred.

·         Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):

·         Maintains stock levels of plumbing materials within budgetary constraints.

·          Checks equipment while not in operation and performs minor repairs, replaces worn or defective parts.

·          Keeps central plant area clean.

·          Dusts down equipment. 

·         Maintains clean supply room. 

·         Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices. 

·         Understands the importance of safety in the workplace. 

·         Maintains a clean, organized plumbing shop and safe work environment for self and others.

·         Must be able to do skilled pluming repair and maintenance along with steam fittings and general maintenance on such items as hot water tanks and pumps, etc.

·         Also, must have the ability to repair and do maintenance on reverse osmosis and soft water systems, repair toilets, water and steam lines, clogged drains, and sprinklers systems. 

·         Oversees all contractual services for backflow devices and fire sprinklers. 

·         Performs general maintenance on same. 

·         Ability to install, repair and perform general maintenance on all gas piping. 

·         Performs testing and documentation on medical gas, vacuum, and emergency eye wash systems. 

·         Responsible for main water, meters, and all associated gear throughout the VPH campus. 

·         Maintains all related equipment documentation as required by regulations.

·         Knowledgeable and able to repair backflow preventers.

The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:

• Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.  Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.  Conducts self in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner during all interactions.  Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
• Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.  Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
• Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety, and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.  Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the workplace.  Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.  Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.  Participates in education activities and process implementation.  Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers, and visitors.
• The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principal content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.

·         Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.

·         It involves a lot of standing, stooping, heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing.

·         It may require standing for long periods or being in cramped and uncomfortable positions.

·         Exposure to hot and cold weather.

·         Risks include falls from ladders, cuts from sharp tools, or burns.

·         Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.  Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees, and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

·         Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.

·         Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.

·         Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.

·         Occasional travel may be required.

·         Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

   Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care

*         Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.

*         Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

*         Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

*         Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

*         Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

*         Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.