Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support seniors in our beautiful community. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with seniors and committed to providing an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, fire and sprinkler equipment, H.V.A.C., landscape, carpentry work, painting, and equipment repair.
• Ensure that walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture, woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained and repaired.
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner which includes painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Responsible for all in-house plumbing, e.g. sinks, toilets and bathtubs.
• Responsible for minor electrical work within units and in common areas, e.g. light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals, etc.
• Responsible for painting of all apartments and common areas.
• Repair, clean and maintain all carpet, floor coverings and furniture.
• Responsible for completing all work orders in a timely manner – noting any other work completed at the location but not listed on work order.
• Document safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines.
• Aid in preventative maintenance and cleaning of the community vehicles (buses and cars, vans).
• Aid in training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications.
• Responds immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies, based on established protocol.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating and HVAC skills.
• Prefer knowledge of fire suppression & irrigation systems.
• Prefer motor vehicle maintenance ability.

Qualifications

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Caring
• Responsible
• Honest
• Genuinely loves working with the senior population

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Pay

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time schedules available.