Plumber (Kolkata)

Plumber (Kolkata)


Company
Kauvery Hospital
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
About Us : Kauvery Group of Hospitals launched its first hospital more than two decades ago. The founders of Kauvery Hospital were determined on creating world-class healthcare facilities that shall be affordable. The founding doctors set off on this dream in 1999 with a 30-bedded hospital in Trichy, focus on offering the best-in-class healthcare, with a personal touch. This was a very new concept in a tier 2 city like Trichy which lacked a tertiary care hospital at the time. Today, Kauvery is a multi-specialty hospital chain with 2250+ beds in six locations including Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru. With twelve hospitals and a workforce of over 8000+, Kauvery’s mission is to provide exemplary secondary and tertiary care

Our Vision

To be the most respected and trusted healthcare provider

Our Mission

To make great healthcare affordable

Our Values

- Continual Improvement
- Heartfelt Personal Touch
- Ethical
- Empathetic Care
- Real Accountability
- Service Excellence

Job Title: Plumber

Qualification: ITI / Certification in Plumbing or relevant trade

Experience: 2–5 years (preferably in hospital or large facility maintenance)

Job Summary:

The Plumber is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across the hospital. This role ensures uninterrupted water supply, proper sanitation, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards critical to healthcare operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Install, maintain, and repair pipelines, fixtures, and plumbing systems
- Ensure continuous supply of potable water to all hospital areas including ICU, OT, wards, and labs
- Maintain drainage, sewage, and waste disposal systems
- Inspect and repair leaks, blockages, and pipe damages promptly
- Maintain and service water tanks, pumps, valves, and fittings
- Monitor and maintain hot and cold water systems, including geysers/boilers
- Support maintenance of RO plants, water treatment systems, and softeners (if applicable)
- Ensure proper functioning of sanitary fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and wash areas
- Follow infection control and hygiene protocols while performing work
- Maintain daily logs of maintenance activities and report major issues
- Coordinate with facility and maintenance teams for preventive maintenance schedules
- Respond quickly to emergency plumbing issues to minimize disruption

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Solid knowledge of plumbing systems, fittings, and tools
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve plumbing issues efficiently
- Understanding of water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems
- Basic knowledge of safety and hygiene standards in hospitals
- Good physical stamina and ability to work in shifts
- Teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Attributes:

- Experience in hospital or healthcare facility maintenance
- Familiarity with water treatment systems and compliance standards
- Ability to handle emergency repairs under pressure

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