Plumber

Job Purpose

Responsible to perform and supervise the installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of plumbing equipment including pipes, fixtures, drainage systems and appliances associated with heating, cooling, water distribution and sanitation cross the business unit according to legislation, regulations, and standards.

Key Performance Areas

Maintained Plumbing Systems & Equipment

• Check in with the services office for scheduled jobs after the completion of each job and at the end of each workday.
• Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day.
• Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead.
• Respond to requests relating to Plumbing equipment and systems installations, repairs, and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans.
• Conduct investigations to diagnose system or equipment faults, locate the source of the problem, and make use of appropriate tools and materials to repair issue including:
• Interpret blueprint and building specifications to map layout of pipes, drainage systems and other plumbing materials.
• Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installations.
• Assembles, installs maintains and conducts pressure tests on pipes, fittings and valves for heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems.
• Installs heating and air-conditioning systems including water heaters.
• Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems.
• Measure, cut thread and bend pipes to required angles using hand and power tools and machines such as pipe cutters, pipe threading machines and pipe-bending machines.
• Inspect plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts viz washers, broken pipes and or clogged drains.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances viz dishwashers, water heaters and fixtures such sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Use specialized techniques, equipment, or materials such as welding of pipes or working with special piping.
• Audit supplies, machinery and systems and address any risk areas and check compatibility and safety of the components.
• Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challenges with regards repairs and installations.

Plumbing Compliance

• • Inspect and test different Plumbing systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Store and secure parts and tools needed in line with regulations and SOPs.
  • Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications and regulations.
  • Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line with updated equipment and systems, as well as regulations around Plumbing requirements.
  • Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing equipment or machinery; as well as revised testing or installation procedures, and align practices.
  • Keep up to date with the handling of various tools including saws, screwdrivers, pliers, and knives, as well as the use of power tools, test meters, pipe threaders and conduit benders.

Shift Supervision

• • Completes and signs off on inspections registers for Plumbing equipment, systems, etc.
  • Interact and be available to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
  • Supervise contractors / junior staff adherence to PPE and handling of equipment.
  • Report and resolve any issues experienced.
  • Supervise the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP’s.
  • Completes supporting job / work card admin / paperwork.
  • Provides support to contractors or staff on escalated technical Plumbing queries.
  • Follows up on fault logging until resolution.

Education

• Matric
• 2-Year Diploma / Trade Test as a Plumber.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing Plumbing repairs.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

Core behavioral competencies

• • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Initiative
  • Attention to detail and quality.
  • Building Positive Working Relationships
  • Customer Centricity & Stakeholder focus
  • Result orientated
  • Physical stamina and strength
    

    Technical / proficiency competencies

  • Working experience of SHE legislation and standards
  • Proficiency in MS Office, IFS
  • • Be able to install, repair, adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot Plumbing equipment and its components.
    • Read blueprints or technical diagrams, an advantage
    • Assembling pipe sections; tubing and fittings; working with clamps, screws, bolts, plastic solvents, caulking, soldering, and welding equipment

Equity

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.