Maintenance Assistant

About the Role

TerraBella Senior Living proudly serves thousands of residents and families, offering a full range of lifestyle and care options including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite. With a foundation rooted in purpose, hospitality, and connection, TerraBella fosters communities where both residents and Team Members thrive. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America, TerraBella communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

We are looking for a Facility Operations Assistant to join our community in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, guests, and team members.
• Perform routine maintenance duties to complete all service requests for repair and maintenance of grounds, buildings, apartment homes, equipment, and vehicles in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Routine maintenance duties may include:
  • Fixing wall and/or floor coverings
  • Repairing furniture and fixtures
  • Performing basic plumbing work
  • Performing minor electrical repairs
  • Repairing appliances
  • Painting and refurbishing projects
• Assist in the execution of the preventative maintenance program.
• Work on heating and air conditioning systems, domestic water systems and pumps, refrigeration systems, motors, fans, electrical systems, and emergency generators.
• Perform carpet and hard surface floor maintenance.
• Perform deep cleaning and resident suite ‘make ready’ rooms as assigned.
• Assist with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Technical school education preferred.
• One (1) year maintenance and/or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Basic technical knowledge (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and code compliance) and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of construction principles.
• General understanding of OSHA, fire prevention, life, and safety regulations.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work independently.

About Us

A large part of what makes Discovery Senior Living different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. We constantly challenge how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we offer our residents is the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. Embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and culture, translating to far-reaching positive impacts on our residents and team members.

Culture & Values

Our culture and values are deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They include:

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Performance
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Hard Work
• Creativity

These values help us foster innovation and success.

Benefits

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)