914-Plumbing - 5556-914 Sr Maint Plumber

Village Management Services•Laguna Woods, CA

145d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Plumber repairs and maintains water, sewer, and gas lines in resident manors, community facilities, and outside buildings, and performs related work as required. The role is performed on-site for the Community and requires regular attendance. The plumber repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and service lines, operates sewer-cleaning equipment, finds and repairs leaks, and performs specified electrical work on garbage disposals and water heaters. The position also includes driving a truck and maintaining its inventory of materials and supplies. Other assigned tasks may include responding to resident complaints, keeping work and material records, and assisting building maintenance crews during peak workloads.

Requirements

High school graduation and considerable experience in plumbing work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of 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 requiring a high degree of manipulative skill.
Ability to work from sketches and diagrams and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to understand and relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and residents.
Skill in the use and care of plumbing-trade tools and equipment.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Ability to pass a respiratory pulmonary function test and annual medical examination.
Ability to pass a qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain water, sewer, and gas lines in resident manors, community facilities, and outside buildings.
Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, including garbage disposals, water heaters, toilets, sinks, basins, and faucets.
Disconnect and rewire electric garbage disposals; drain water-heater tanks; change electric heater elements; rewire to junction boxes; and test electric current with an ohms meter.
Operate sewer-line cleaning equipment to unclog stoppages.
Locate and repair water leaks in walls and ceilings.
Repair or replace water, sewer, and gas service lines.
Drive a truck and maintain an inventory of materials and supplies.
Follow up on resident complaint requests, correct problems, discuss outcomes with residents or refer matters to the supervisor, and note the disposition.
Maintain job-time and material records.
Assist other building maintenance crews during peak workloads as assigned.
Work constructively with co-workers, customers, residents, and others; communicate work progress, timetables, and issues; and respect workforce diversity.