Plumber

Position: Plumber

Department: Maintenance / Engineering
Location: Kinder Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Kollam
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Head

Job Summary

The Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, pipelines, drainage systems, and water-supply systems within the hospital premises, ensuring uninterrupted and safe plumbing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water supply, drainage, and plumbing systems.
• Attend to plumbing breakdowns, leakages, blockages, and other maintenance issues promptly.
• Inspect pipelines, valves, taps, toilets, washbasins, showers, and other plumbing fixtures regularly.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Identify and repair water leakage, pipe damage, and drainage problems.
• Install and maintain sanitary fixtures and fittings.
• Handle plumbing work related to new installations, renovations, and modifications.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance/Engineering team during repair and maintenance activities.
• Attend to emergency plumbing complaints and breakdowns on a priority basis.
• Ensure proper functioning of water tanks, pumps, pipelines, valves, and related systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety at the worksite after completing plumbing work.
• Follow hospital safety procedures, infection-control requirements, and applicable maintenance protocols.
• Use plumbing tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and materials used.
• Report major plumbing defects and material requirements to the concerned supervisor.
• Ensure minimum disruption to patient-care areas while carrying out maintenance work.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Plumbing or Plumbing Trade from a recognized institution.
• Relevant technical certification in plumbing will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in plumbing and maintenance.
• Experience in a hospital, healthcare facility, hotel, commercial building, or similar organization will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of plumbing systems and sanitary fittings.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot plumbing problems.
• Knowledge of water supply and drainage systems.
• Ability to use plumbing tools and equipment.
• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance requirements.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace safety practices.

Core Competencies

Technical Knowledge | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Safety Awareness | Problem Solving | Teamwork | Responsiveness | Attention to Detail

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person