Industrial Plumbing Specialist

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Title: Plumber

Department: Operations / Maintenance

Reports To: Facility Manager

Oversees the daily operation of the McPherson site general water processes. Applicant must have working knowledge and firm grasp of industrial building functionality. Applicant will be performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on multiple water and drainage systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise with a variety of building infrastructure. The individual in this role must be available for scheduled on-call work. Off-hours shifts, evening, night and weekend work may be required. The position may be called upon to perform other general maintenance and support duties on an as-needed basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Operations

• Oversee and/or perform operation, repair, P.M. and install new piping and valves relating to building water piping/plumbing systems; determine frequency of repair and/or P.M. of systems.
• Understands the engineering design and operational aspects of the building and critical support systems and components. Must be able to immediately recognize system shortcomings, troubleshoot and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Monitors operation and maintains heating and cooling valves, heating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters. Also included are sewage plumbing, traps, and on site kitchen utilities.
• Position will be called upon to review logs to ensure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need basis.
• Checks malfunctioning equipment and ascertains corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition. Customer Interface
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
• Work with the client to schedule equipment to be taken off line so that preventative maintenance can be performed with minimal impact to the end users. This position requires the ability to analyze the operation of the various systems, determine the cause of any problem / malfunctions and takes corrective action as required.
• Confers/communicates with work order requestors.
• Coordinates with client representatives to understand their needs and ensure the work scheduled takes into account the operational windows for repair.

Work Execution

• Ensure that work is performed efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience. Track completion rate and outstanding work orders. Drive team efficiency and provide oversight and support as needed.
• Prioritize all PM’s, corrective and emergent work orders for the site (annual, monthly, weekly, and daily). Schedule and assign work to individuals with the assistance of the work order clerk and scheduler/planner.
• Interface with projects to ensure the right resources from the Facilities Operations Team are consulted and informed. Directs the performance of contracted maintenance work as needed. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: insuring the timely performance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warrantee obligations by the installer and securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors. Safety/EHS Compliance
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Identifies and remediates all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) issues as they arise. Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Complete all assigned JLL and Client required training and complies with the established training standards at all times.

Finance

• Recommends and estimates facilities repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget.
• Reviews and submit all purchase requisitions completed for the facility.
• Assures all Goods Receipting is performed in a timely manner.
• Ensures the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building. Specific duties include but are not limited to: preparing and submitting purchase orders requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Education - Minimum of a high school diploma. Holds Journeyman's plumbing trade license
• Experience - 2+ years of experience in industrial facility plumbing systems.
• Special knowledge and skills - Exposure to piping/plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and boiler controls/operation.
• Conflict resolution skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Personal characteristics - Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports. Leads by example. Manages competing priorities well. Ability to analyze and make decisions based on broad range of data.
• Interface – ability to effectively deal with customer/consumer complaints.
• Must be proficient in basic computer application software such as MS Office, Outlook, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50lb • Overhead work / working at heights required

Other Desired Qualifications:

• Universal EPA license.
• Experience with refrigeration systems.

Location: McPherson, KS

Schedule: 1st Shift/Morning Shift

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –McPherson, KS

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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