Senior Plumber

JOB SUMMARY

FUNCTION:

To provide skilled work in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of all plumbing equipment and plant with in the hotel. Inclusive of but not limited to the installation and repair of pipes, fittings of heating ,water, drainage and HVAC systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. To ensure that all relevant plant and equipment is in adherence to local legislation and in compliance to Marriott International Policies and Procedures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• Mature, energetic and quick witted


• A recognised qualification in plumbing 


• Preferable trade tested artisan 


• Valid plumbing licence 


• Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test 


• Hospitality experience advantageous 


• Be flexible with regards to working hours 


• Ability to work independently and for long hours with little supervision 


• Available to work on call and respond timeously to plumbing/sanitation emergencies 


• Must be able to read and understand plumbing blue prints and other technical documents to assess the buildings needs and pipe/plumbing fixture plans 


• Be able to weld – silver solder and copper to copper applications 


• Conversant with various classes and sizes of copper and pvc piping and fittings 


• Computer skills in MS word and excel

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps ,screws, bolts, cements, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment 


• To review building drawings and building codes and specifications to determine work details and equipment 


• Installs supports for pipes, equipment and fixtures prior installation 


• Assembles/replaces pipes/fittings and valves up to 160mm diameter 


• Keep records and maintain logs/records of assignments/work procedures to enable detailed work reports 


• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective components, or mending compromised piping/clogged drains 


• Collaborates with contractors in installations/repairing of plumbing infrastructure with in hotel environs 


• Test plumbing and other installed fixtures to ensure proper function 


• Follows health and safety standards and complies to building codes 


• Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts


• Install/repair water supply /drainage lines to commercial equipment with in hotel 


• Requisitions for materials required for smooth operation of plumbing/sanitation plant and equipment of hotel/plant 


• Assists in the verification of plumbing/sanitation spares purchased/supplied 


• Perform other reasonable job/duties as requested by the Chief Engineer


• Be flexible in working hours 


• Ensures that the standards of service excellence and guest satisfaction are met and maintained 


• Effectively supervise and coordinate the operations in order to achieve set goals and required deadlines as deemed necessary 


• Effective communication, problem solving, decision making and conflict management


• LI-Onsite