Lead Plumber

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Lead Plumber is responsible for carrying out the direction of the department director to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all patients, parents, visitors, and employees of the hospital. The Lead Plumber is responsible for providing new hire orientation and training and is responsible for coordination for vendors and contractors. The Lead Plumber is responsible for carrying out continuous quality improvement efforts as well as reporting productivity to the Chief Engineer. The Lead Plumber assists the director in developing new procedures, work practices, and data collection, to comply with all City, State, Federal, OSHA, NFPA, and JCAHO codes/requirements.

 

This is a Day-Shift role at our main campus in KCMO.

 

The Lead Plumber will have the following certifications upon hire:

• Backflow Preventer Certification 
• Medical Gas Certification 

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Effectively and efficiently perform all Lead Plumber functions:

• Plumbing Troubleshooting and Repair 
• Installation of new plumbing and fixtures  
• Preventative maintenance of all plumbing and support items.
• Maintenance and installation of  Medical Gas Systems
• Drain Auguring and Jetting

 

The Lead Plumber will provide leadership to the Plumber/Fitters as authorized, provide orientation for new employees, provide in house training for all employees, and perform coordination with vendors and contractors:

• Maintains proper stock of all plumbing supplies and other items needed for planned maintenance.
• Maintains accurate inventory lists of equipment such as backflow preventers.
• Provides technical expertise on a daily basis as needed
• Hands out the prioritized daily work assignments as discussed with the Chief.
• Daily visual checks of all employees checking safety, productivity, and additional needs, parts, etc. 
• Assists in insuring  that all logs, P.M.s, and work orders are filled out correctly.
• Assists in continually upgrading P.M. task descriptions as necessary
• Orders department supplies such as parts, nuts, bolts, etc.
• Notifies the Chief or Director of day to day problems and accomplishments.
• The Lead Plumber performs department meeting safety training, makes recommendations for improvement, 
• Provides orientation for new employees and in house training for all employees.
• Assists the Chief and makes recommendations for improvement in performing continuing in house education.
• Assists the Chief and makes recommendations for improvement in performing continuous quality improve