Maintenance Plumber

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Under general supervision, to repair/maintain water, sewer and gas lines in resident manors, community facilities and outside buildings.  To perform related work as required.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drains and replaces water heater tanks, changes electric heater elements and rewires to junction boxes to test electric current with an ohms meter.
• Operates sewer line cleaning equipment to unclog stoppages.  Is capable of basic plumbing repairs and assisting more experienced plumbers with more complicated tasks. Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials and supplies.
• Regular attendance required.  All duties performed on-site for Community.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in plumbing work or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:
 

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and equipment of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding plumbing, gas and sewer systems.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to learn basic electrical procedures and safety precautions.
• Ability to operate equipment that requires a high degree of manipulative skill.
• Ability to work from sketches, diagrams to understand and carry out oral/written instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Ability to understand and relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and residents.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test and annual medical examination.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

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