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POSITION DESCRIPTION – POSITION TITLE POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Plumber/ Modifications Tradesperson

REPORTS TO: HMM (Home Modifications and Maintenance) Leading Hand

AWARD: Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010

AWARD LEVEL: Varied, dependent on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Position of Maintenance Plumber/ Modifications Tradesperson is to provide the day-to-

day plumbing maintenance services and home modifications for our clients. This includes

and completing minor/major plumbing works, repairs, installation, inspections, operation and

repair of plumbing equipment as well as completing modifications to people homes in the

form of the fabrication and installation of grabrails, hand rails and other mobility aids. All

work must be completed in a timely, reliable and efficient manner exercised through

3Bridges core values.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES:

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Responsibilities • Carry out repairs to all services related to the plumbing

trade water supply, natural gas, sewer and stormwater.

• Installation, maintenance and setting of thermostatic mixing

valves (TMV) equipment on site as required.

• All work carried out by the Plumber is to be of a high

standard, acceptable to the Leading Hand Plumber/

Manager.

• Maintain workshop and workplaces in a clean and tidy

manner.

• Participate in developing Risk Assessments, Safe Work

Method Statements and complying with Safety Data Sheets

• Quote work requests as directed by the HMM Leading

Hand

• Consult with referral agencies installation of modifications

where necessary, or as directed by the HMM Leading Hand

• Carry out the following modification and maintenance

work:

o minor roofing, gutter, and downpipe

replacement/repair work,

o fabrication and installation of external handrails,

o installation of internal grab rails,

o be involved with the construction of timber/concrete

ramps,

o step modifications,

o minor carpentry work,

o minor tiling work,

o minor and major bathroom modifications.

• Assist with procurement and inventory management.

• Maintain a daily logbook for company vehicle.

• Ensure company vehicle is appropriately maintained,

cleaned, housed, and used as per the Motor Vehicle policy.

Leadership • Contribute to 3Bridges’ Culture and Values.

• Capacity to demonstrate 3Bridges Essential Behaviours.

• Work closely and collaborate with the Leadership Team to

foster and instill a high-trust, customer-centric culture

which focuses on providing a safe environment for 3Bridges

and communities.

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• Assist with establishing practices that promote organisation

culture and vision, recognising organisational diversity and

opportunities to innovate.

Administration • Keep daily electronic records of work performed, the cost of

each job and the clients serviced.

• Write up quotations/estimates in consultation with the

HMM Leading Hand

• Pass on completed job costs promptly to the Service

Administrator for invoicing.

• Verify invoices of materials and equipment purchased.

• Keep accurate records of daily working hours, absences and

fill in time sheet.

• Attend to office duties as required (taking phone messages,

job referrals etc.)

Organisational

Responsibilities &

Compliance

• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Management

Standards are incorporated into service delivery.

• Perform all other reasonable additional duties as requested

by management.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE:

Experience

• Trade qualified for 5+ years.

• Technology and Computer literate. Familiarity with

paperless booking and work systems will be an advantage

• Have an eye for detail and the organisational skills to

provide top quality workmanship for customers;

• Demonstrated success and experience within residential

and commercial maintenance work

Qualifications

• Current NSW driver’s license

• Completion of Plumbing Trade course and hold a Current

Plumber's License

• Valid NSW working with Children Check clearance.

• Valid Criminal history check (completed by 3BC)

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Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in the management of hydraulic

and drainage systems including fault finding, repairs and

installation.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience servicing and

repairing Back Flow Prevention devices (RPZ) and or

• Completed an accredited Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV)

course and be experienced in TMV maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative

team with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read and understand Hydraulic plans Safe Work

Method Statements and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety

principles related to maintenance services.

Capabilities &

Characteristics

• Act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote

a culture and supporting practices that reflect the

organisational values through demonstrated behaviours

and interactions with patients/clients/employees

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Work effectively with team, internal and external

stakeholders.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

WHO NATURE OF INTERACTION

Leading Hand Works collaboratively with the leading hand to deliver services

and correct completion of work requests

Manager, HMM Works under the direction of the Manager to ensure service

delivery

Internal & External Clients Provides support, advice, and guidance to

I have read and understood the contents of this Position Description.

Date: ____________________ Signature ________________________