Plumber

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Plumber to join our Friendship team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Plumber is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and various repair of facility equipment.

Pay Range:

• $22.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports and maintains records of preventive maintenance and repairs on major equipment to eliminate untimely breakdowns to equipment.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of time and materials used to complete work assignments.
• Services major equipment, consistently paying close attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follow Friendship Retirement Community’s guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies.
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants.
• Immediately report all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of building systems. Typical areas include but not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Roofs, Doors & Locks, Blueprints, Generators, Elevators, Pumps, and Fire Alarms.
• Identifies problems in the systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns.
• Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Uses all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes/ required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA.
• Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule.
• Monitors inventory of supplies on hand to avoid a slowdown in productivity.
• Performs other building related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment, valid Virginia Driver’s license. Must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)