Maint. Mechanic/Plumber

Purpose of Job:

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, community, equipment, etc., in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable

federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies

and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful

maintenance program is maintained at all times. As Maintenance/Mechanic/Plumber,

you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability

necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

Introduction:

Your job description has been designed to outline the responsibilities of your specific job title. Every effort has been made to include all items. It is understood that since you work in the service industry that NOT all situations can be listed. We encourage you to provide the best customer services possible while accomplishing the tasks of your job. The omission of specific duties or responsibilities does not mean that you should not complete the task. Your job description outlines the general duties as well as establishes the method for performing other duties as assigned by a Director, Vice President or President.

Each job description contains 7 essential categories for every job and 2 categories of title specific duties. Please review them and ask your supervisor if you have any questions.

Administrative Functions:

Maintain a good work rapport with inter-departmental personnel.

Assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementing departmental activities as directed.

Assist coordinating departmental service with other departments.

Adhere to all WHV policies and procedures.

Perform administrative duties such as: filing, completing forms, reading memos and attend meetings, as directed.

Create and maintain a good customer service environment.

Training/In-Service Attendance:

Attend and participate in all required in-services and educational classes.

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars and coursework, as directed.

Safety and Sanitation:

Follow and establish safety procedures and precautions when performing the aspects of your job.

Report all injuries immediately to your supervisor.

Lift using proper technique. Assist others when directed.

Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor.

Maintain a work area that is clean and hazard free.

Follow all infection control procedures as they apply.

Know and follow fire and disaster plans.

Use personal protective equipment when performing tasks that might involve infectious materials.

Equipment and Supply Usage:

Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns immediately.

Report low or depleted supplies to the appropriate person.

Use equipment for its intended purpose.

Follow correct official procedures when using equipment.

Resident Rights:

Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.

Handle all resident property with respect.

Knock before entering into a residents room or dwelling.

Ensure that residents are treated fairly and with respect allowing for individuality and privacy.

Uphold the residents’ civil rights.

Regulatory Compliance:

Follow all OSHA, CDC guidelines.

Review book of Material Safety Data Sheets prior to working with any chemicals.

Treat all team members fairly and equally without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status.

Adhere to all local, state or federal regulations as they apply.

Completes annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.

Abides by White Horse Village’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.

Committee Function:

Serve on committees as assigned.

When serving on a committee participate to the fullest of your ability.

Maintenance Services:

Works with minimum guidance from director.

Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and

as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.

Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting

trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.

Perform routine maintenance and repair on the community and equipment to include

plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in

accordance with established procedures.

Clean windows and screens as directed.

Replace burned-out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, florescent

lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.

Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and

in compliance with established policies and procedures.

General rough inside and outside plumbing work.

Performs plumbing on new construction jobs.

Repairs and modifies plumbing equipment and fixtures.

Sorts and selects piping by grade and type for best application.

Lays out work using various plumbing tools

Uses hand and power tools to perform plumbing duties.

Follows blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions.

Works independently from drawing blueprints or similar drawings.

Does shop math to calculate dimensions, volume as required for correct size

and shape.

Applies roofing materials such as tin, lead, tarpaper, tile, composition, wood

corrugated or flat shingles, tar and gravel.

Directs the work of helpers and laborers.

Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

Complete all work orders in a safe and timely manner.

Assure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.

Miscellaneous:

Assists in snow removal.

Turn in all found articles to your director.

Follow established policies and procedures for the use and disposal of

personal protective equipment, infectious wastes, etc.

Do not perform task, which involve potential exposure to blood/body

fluids and/or infectious waste unless you have attended an in-service program

“PRIOR TO” performing such tasks.

Comply with all OSHA and CDC regulations.

Deal diplomatically and caringly with residents, family members, responsible parties

and personnel to develop an open, cordial, homelike environment.

Review book of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials, equipment,

and chemicals used in the Maintenance Department.

Treat all fellow employees fairly and equally, without regard to race, color, creed,

national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or martial status.

Treat fellow employees with kindness, dignity and respect.

Responds to emergency situations.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Perform snow removal as required.