Plumber II
Meet Miguel! Miguel is a Plumber II for Medxcel in Wichita, Kansas. In his role Miguel is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and wastewater disposal within the medical facility. Plumbers work cooperatively with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation, and policies are met and assigned projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The team provides necessary plumbing support services to ensure that all water supply networks, wastewater and drainage systems are properly installed, repaired and maintained to meet all building and safety codes and standards.
“One of the great things about working for Medxcel is the variety of opportunities and the ability we have to advance our career within a department or by making a move to something new.”
What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
Each day we take care of plumbing issues that are reported, usually things such as clogged toilets, lack of hot water and leaks. We also work on preventive maintenance and other special projects from time to time.How did you arrive in your current role?
I started my Medxcel journey as a facilities technician. I have a background in plumbing and when the Plumber I role opened up I applied and moved to this department. One of the great things about working for Medxcel is the variety of opportunities and the ability we have to advance our career within a department or by making a move to something new. A few years later I was promoted to Plumber II.Has Medxcel provided you with training that has helped you in your career?
Medxcel provides us with many types of training. I have definitely benefitted from the numerous tools they offer. For plumbers they offer a wide variety of TPC courses and they have sent me to additional onsite classes in the Wichita area to learn more about pumps and water systems.What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is being able to help people. What we do benefits not only the patients in our hospital but the staff as well. If I can make someone’s day a little better, that’s rewarding to me.Which of Medxcel’s Core Values speaks most to you?
For me it’s Service of the Poor. I am here to serve and help anyone in any way I can. Every day I try to do my very best and hope that what I do makes someone’s day go more smoothly.What is the most interesting thing that’s happened to you during the course of your work at Medxcel?
This past winter we experienced a once in a lifetime winter storm. That was certainly very interesting. Seeing the true extent of damage that freezing water can do to pipes was a sight to see! I hope I don’t have to see it again for a long time.More Profiles
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