Utility Mechanic/Plumber (FT40)

Maryland Masonic Homes•Cockeysville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Masonic Homes, a continuing care retirement community in Cockeysville, Maryland, is hiring a full-time Utility Mechanic/Plumber. The role installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs plumbing systems while responding to maintenance requests and emergencies with minimal disruption to residents. It also involves preventive maintenance, coordinating with contractors and vendors, keeping work and parts records, and following plumbing codes and health and safety regulations. The successful candidate communicates respectfully and professionally with residents and staff, including elderly individuals. The position requires participation in an on-call and weekend rotation and may include other duties as assigned. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with benefits. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid plumbing license or certification as required by state or local law.
At least 3 years of plumbing experience, preferably in a healthcare or senior living environment.
Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
Ability to lift heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with elderly individuals.
Ability to pass background checks and health screenings.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must have adequate sight and hearing, with or without prosthetics, to perform the job requirements; be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work outside during inclement weather and assist in the evacuation of residents.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours and to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or an apprenticeship in plumbing.
Experience working in retirement facilities, hospitals, or similar residential environments.
Knowledge of ADA plumbing compliance and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair plumbing systems, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, piping, valves, and fixtures.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and plumbing emergencies while minimizing disruption to residents.
Perform preventive maintenance to help prevent plumbing issues and system failures.
Coordinate with external contractors and vendors when specialized plumbing services are needed.
Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used.
Ensure compliance with state and local plumbing codes and health and safety regulations.
Communicate with residents and staff with patience, respect, and professionalism.
Participate in the on-call and weekend rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.