Lead Plumber

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Plumber/Steamfitter Lead oversees a team of plumbers and steamfitters responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of critical plumbing and steam systems in a hospital, clinical, and office building settings. Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

•    Supervise and coordinate a team of plumbers and steamfitters on hospital maintenance and repair projects. 
•    Ensure all work complies with healthcare regulations, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA, and local building codes. 
•    Install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing and steam systems, including medical gas lines, sterile water systems, and steam components. 
•    Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in critical hospital systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring patient safety. 
•    Manage work orders, ensuring timely completion of tasks in a 24/7 healthcare environment. 
•    Mentor team members, promoting skill development and adherence to safety protocols. 
•    Collaborate with hospital facilities management and other departments to support operational needs by performing the following at a minimum:
•    Daily, 
o    Assign and hand out work orders
o    Follow up on open WO’s from the previous day
o    Coordinate with patient placement for room access needs
o    Communicate any on-call situations to the manager
o    Respond to major issues or those that may escalate to one
o    Communicate to the manager any emergent issues
o    Fill out turnover report and send
•    Weekly
o    Check part inventories and acquire quotes from suppliers
o    Check shop and part storage cleanliness 
o    Round mechanical rooms and report any issues that need resolved 
o    Ensure statuses of open OW’s are up to date

•    Monthly
o    At the beginning of the month, ensure all PM’s are assigned
o    Ensure the team has all required materials to complete PM’s. 
o    Coordinate with other shop leads if it is a combined effort PM
o    1 week prior to the end of the month, ensure PM’s are on track to be completed, if not, report out to manager. 
•    Other responsibilities
o    Assist with yearly reviews
o    Communicate any time keeping abnormalities. (Lates, Overtime, On Call changes etc.)
o    Assist the team with work orders that require additional hands. 
o    Take work orders as available
o    Round mechanical rooms for any potential issues
 

Job Requirements

•    High School diploma or equivalent (GED), 
•    Active Journeyman Plumbing License
•    Existing ASSE 6040 Medgas certification or to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
•    Backflow Certified
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience as a journeyman licensed plumber or steamfitter, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting. 
•    Must demonstrate completion of comprehensive leadership training from a reputable, recognized source. This training should reflect a significant investment of time and effort, typically spanning multiple sessions, modules, or a program equivalent to at least 16 hours of instruction. Acceptable training may include, but is not limited to, leadership development programs, certifications, or workshops offered by accredited institutions, professional organizations, or industry-recognized providers. Examples of reputable sources include universities, established leadership institutes, or certified training organizations (e.g., Center for Creative Leadership, Dale Carnegie, or equivalent). Candidates should provide documentation or certification of completion, detailing the scope and duration of the training.
•    Valid Indiana Driver’s License
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•    Knowledge of state and local plumbing codes
•    Expertise in plumbing and steam fitting systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste, sterile water, and steam systems. 
•    Knowledge of healthcare-specific regulations, including Joint Commission standards, NFPA, OSHA safety protocols, and infection control procedures. 
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. 
•    Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. 
•    Physical ability to perform plumbing and steam fitting tasks, including working in confined spaces and on-call availability.