PLUMBER FOREMAN

PLUMBER FOREMAN

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL

7AM-3:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

The Plumber Foreman leads and supervises the daily performance of Plumbers. Implements departmental activities including preventive maintenance, scheduling, job assignments, supply ordering, training of personnel in their general and specific duties: safety and effective management.

Typical Duties

* Responsible for the direction, supervision, guidance, technical assistance, and scheduling of the Plumber positions.

* Oversees the corrective, emergency and preventive maintenance of building exterior and interior as relates to plumbing work.

* Reports daily to the Supervisor of Mechanics II regarding the general condition of hospital facilities and the general progress of work being accomplished.

* Reviews maintenance and emergency requests, schedules work tasks, and checks to see that work assignments are properly executed within a reasonable length of time.

* Estimates time, materials required, and cost requirements to complete assignments.

* Orders selected parts and materials for work activities; maintains purchasing practices and policies.

* Ensures maintenance and inventory records are current.

* Coordinates job assignments with Skilled Trades and other departments.

* Assists in plumbing tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma or GED

* Current Journeyman Plumber's License

* Five years of experience in maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Knowledge of current industry standards and regulations.

* Extensive knowledge of plumbing materials, tools, and equipment.

* Broad knowledge of principles and procedures of piping / mechanical work.

* Skilled in interpersonal relations.

* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

* Ability to work near moving mechanical parts.

* Ability to work in highly precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of radiation and vibration.

* Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Basic Term Life Insurance

* Pension Plan

* Deferred Compensation Program

* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER