914-Plumbing-5555-914 Maintenance Plumber

Village Management Services • Laguna Woods, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to repair/maintain water, sewer and gas lines in resident manors, community facilities and outside buildings. To perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drains and replaces water heater tanks, changes electric heater elements and rewires to junction boxes to test electric current with an ohms meter.
Operates sewer line cleaning equipment to unclog stoppages. Is capable of basic plumbing repairs and assisting more experienced plumbers with more complicated tasks. Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials and supplies.
Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for Community.
Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follows up on resident complaint requests, corrects the problem and discusses with residents or refers to the supervisor-noting disposition.
Maintains job time, material records and assists other building maintenance crews during peak workloads as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
This is a Union #U5 position

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Drains and replaces water heater tanks
• Changes electric heater elements and rewires to junction boxes to test electric current with an ohms meter
• Operates sewer line cleaning equipment to unclog stoppages
• Performs basic plumbing repairs
• Assists more experienced plumbers with more complicated tasks
• Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials and supplies
• Follows up on resident complaint requests, corrects the problem and discusses with residents or refers to the supervisor-noting disposition
• Maintains job time, material records and assists other building maintenance crews during peak workloads as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED