Plumber
Company
Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Location
Johannesburg
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Job Description
Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.
We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join our team at a reputable private hospital in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in plumbing, with specific experience in the hospital or healthcare sector.
Responsibilities:
• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plumbing systems and fixtures throughout the hospital facility, including sinks, toilets, showers, and medical gas systems.
• Installation: Install, assemble, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to specifications and plumbing codes, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Medical Gas Systems: Inspect, maintain, and repair medical gas systems, including oxygen, nitrogen, and vacuum systems, to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies, leaks, and water damage incidents to minimize disruption to hospital operations and prevent damage to property.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all plumbing work adheres to safety regulations, infection control protocols, and hospital policies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of plumbing maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs, including documentation of equipment specifications and warranties.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other maintenance staff, engineers, and hospital personnel to coordinate plumbing work with other departments and support seamless operations.
Requirements:
• Diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training in plumbing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Plumber, with specific experience in the hospital or healthcare sector preferred.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and standards applicable to healthcare facilities.
• Experience with medical gas systems installation, maintenance, and testing preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information.
We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber to join our team at a reputable private hospital in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in plumbing, with specific experience in the hospital or healthcare sector.
Responsibilities:
• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plumbing systems and fixtures throughout the hospital facility, including sinks, toilets, showers, and medical gas systems.
• Installation: Install, assemble, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to specifications and plumbing codes, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Medical Gas Systems: Inspect, maintain, and repair medical gas systems, including oxygen, nitrogen, and vacuum systems, to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies, leaks, and water damage incidents to minimize disruption to hospital operations and prevent damage to property.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all plumbing work adheres to safety regulations, infection control protocols, and hospital policies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of plumbing maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs, including documentation of equipment specifications and warranties.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other maintenance staff, engineers, and hospital personnel to coordinate plumbing work with other departments and support seamless operations.
Requirements:
• Diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training in plumbing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Plumber, with specific experience in the hospital or healthcare sector preferred.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and standards applicable to healthcare facilities.
• Experience with medical gas systems installation, maintenance, and testing preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information.
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