Maint. Mechanic/Electrician

White Horse Village•Newtown Square, PA

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 direction. The role carries the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability needed to perform assigned duties and support an effective maintenance program. The position performs routine maintenance and repairs on community facilities, grounds, parking areas, driveways, and equipment. Work includes electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, carpentry, and mechanical tasks. Electrical responsibilities include inspecting and testing lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits and equipment; laying out, installing, and repairing complex wiring and distribution systems; maintaining electrical and electronic equipment components; diagnosing and repairing electrical problems; and performing load calculations. The role may direct helpers, perform work in other trades, complete work orders, and carry out unscheduled maintenance as directed. The employee follows safety, sanitation, infection-control, resident-rights, regulatory-compliance, and customer-service practices. The position also includes administrative and committee duties, required training, and other tasks assigned by a supervisor or organizational leader.

Requirements

Ability to perform maintenance and repair work involving electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
Ability to inspect and test electrical circuits and equipment and to install, maintain, diagnose, repair, and replace electrical systems and apparatus.
Ability to work from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents and perform load calculations.
Ability to use required electrical tools and measuring and testing equipment.
Ability to follow applicable safety, sanitation, infection-control, resident-rights, and regulatory procedures.
Ability to communicate and interact respectfully and diplomatically with residents, families, responsible parties, and coworkers.
Must attend required training and complete annual compliance and HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, facilities, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to applicable standards, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
Follow maintenance schedules and instructions from the supervisor; perform unscheduled maintenance as directed.
Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways through tasks such as cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical work, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
Clean or replace windows and screens as directed, replace burned-out bulbs, and perform cleaning as necessary.
Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, 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 electrical and electronic components of varied equipment; diagnose electrical problems and repair or replace electrical apparatus.
Work on secondary-voltage equipment and perform work in other trades; direct helpers as required.
Use electrical tools and measuring and testing equipment; work from wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents; perform load calculations.
Clean debris from work areas, parts, and equipment; complete work orders safely and promptly.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, assist with departmental planning and coordination, and perform administrative tasks as directed.
Attend required in-services, educational classes, workshops, seminars, coursework, meetings, and scheduled monthly town hall meetings.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures, report injuries and hazards, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow fire and disaster plans.
Report equipment malfunctions and low or depleted supplies; use equipment for its intended purpose and follow official procedures.
Protect resident confidentiality and property, respect resident privacy and civil rights, and interact with residents, families, responsible parties, and personnel diplomatically and compassionately.
Follow OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and other applicable local, state, and federal requirements; complete annual compliance and HIPAA training and report possible compliance concerns in a timely manner.
Serve on assigned committees and participate to the fullest of the employee’s ability.
Review Material Safety Data Sheets for materials, equipment, and chemicals used in the Maintenance Department.
Turn in found articles to the supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.