Utility Mechanic/Shop Clerk Maryland Masonic Homes a Continuing Care Retirement Committee located in Cockeysville, MD has an immediate opening for a Full-time Utility Mechanic/Shop Clerk. This position will work on campus and report directly to the Building Management Team. Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities: The Utility Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance of the facility and is expected to perform basic maintenance duties throughout the complex with little or no supervision. Prepares activity rooms for upcoming recreational events. Moves furniture and supplies. Moves resident's furniture and belongings as residents either enter MMH or move from one room to another. Assists with the clearing of roads, walks, and parking areas of snow, ice, and debris. Performs general maintenance duties that do not require specialized skills. Examples would include light bulb changes, inspections and reporting, inventory stocking and counting and cleaning. Assists maintenance mechanics in performance of their duties where the task at hand requires more than one person. Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems. Follow purchases to verify materials needed are being provided and appropriately utilized. Obtains parts and supplies from local vendors. Processes and documents return as required, following established procedures. Must have working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and machinery mechanics.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
High School diploma required.
Must have a working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and machinery mechanics.
Must have previous experience in maintenance.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with less than 3 points to drive MMH vehicles.
Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
- Communicates with other departments.
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week & week-end rotation) with benefits to include: medical, dental & vision insurance, short & long term disability, $25,000 life insurance, 401(k) Plan with matching contributions, PTO and Sick Hours (based on the Maryland Sick & Safe Law), paid holidays
- Compensation is based on experience.
- To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a current resume.
