Maint. Mechanic/Electrician

White Horse Village•Newtown Township, PA

3d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician maintains the grounds, community, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and supervisor directions. The role supports a successful ongoing maintenance program and carries the authority and accountability needed to perform assigned duties. The position performs routine groundskeeping and repairs across the community, including plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work. Electrical duties include inspecting and testing circuits and equipment; planning, laying out, installing, and repairing complex wiring and distribution systems; maintaining electrical and electronic equipment components; diagnosing and repairing electrical problems; and working on secondary-voltage equipment. The employee completes work orders safely and promptly, performs unscheduled maintenance when directed, directs helpers as needed, and keeps work areas and equipment clean. The role also includes administrative and departmental support, training participation, safety and sanitation practices, equipment and supply reporting, resident-rights protections, regulatory compliance, committee participation when assigned, and courteous interactions with residents, families, and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Follow applicable maintenance, safety, sanitation, infection-control, and equipment-use procedures.
Use required electrical tools, measuring equipment, and testing equipment.
Read and work from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents.
Use mathematics to perform electrical load calculations.
Follow applicable electrical codes and OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Complete required in-service, educational, and annual compliance training before performing tasks requiring prior training.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, the community, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to applicable standards, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
Maintain a good working rapport with personnel in other departments and help plan, organize, implement, and coordinate departmental activities and services as directed.
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, completing forms, reading memos, and attending meetings as directed.
Attend required in-services, educational classes, workshops, seminars, and coursework as directed.
Follow safety precautions and procedures; report injuries, unsafe conditions, hazards, and equipment problems; maintain a clean, hazard-free work area; and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Follow infection-control procedures, fire and disaster plans, and proper procedures for handling and disposing of protective equipment and infectious waste.
Report equipment malfunctions and low or depleted supplies; use equipment only for its intended purpose and follow official procedures.
Protect resident confidentiality, property, privacy, individuality, and civil rights; knock before entering resident rooms or dwellings.
Follow OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements; complete annual compliance training and report possible compliance concerns in a timely manner.
Serve on committees as assigned and participate fully.
Follow maintenance schedules and supervisor instructions.
Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways, including cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping as needed.
Perform routine community and equipment maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
Clean or replace windows and screens as directed; replace burned-out light bulbs and perform cleaning duties as needed.
Inspect and test electrical lighting, signals, communication and power circuits, and equipment.
Plan, lay out, install, and repair complex wiring circuits and distribution systems in accordance with applicable codes.
Install and maintain complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment; diagnose electrical troubles and repair or replace electrical apparatus.
Work on secondary-voltage equipment and perform work in other trades as required.
Direct helpers as required and use required electrical tools, measuring equipment, and testing equipment.
Work from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents; use involved mathematics to perform load calculations.
Clean debris from work areas, parts, and equipment.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed and complete work orders safely and in a timely manner.
Turn in found articles to the supervisor and review Material Safety Data Sheets for materials, equipment, and chemicals used in the Maintenance Department.
Treat residents, families, responsible parties, and personnel diplomatically and caringly; treat coworkers fairly, kindly, and respectfully.
Attend monthly town hall meetings as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.