Job Description
Job Description
Now Hiring: Maintenance Assistant
Help Us Build a Safe & Beautiful Home for Seniors
We take pride in offering our residents a safe, comfortable, and vibrant place to live. As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with our Maintenance Director to keep our building, grounds, and resident apartments in top shape.
If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, fixing things, and brightening the day of senior residents, we’d love to have you on our team!
What You’ll Do
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Hands-On Repairs: Handle routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and fixture repairs (lighting, grab bars, toilets, door hardware, blinds).
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Apartment Turnovers: Prep resident rooms for move-ins through fresh paint, touch-ups, furniture assembly, and deep maintenance.
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Grounds & Exterior Care: Assist with lawn care, landscaping, irrigation repairs, pressure washing, and outdoor upkeep using hand and power tools.
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Floor Care Operations: Operate commercial floor equipment (scrubbers, buffers, extractors) to maintain clean walkways and common areas.
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Safety & Compliance: Conduct walkthroughs to spot safety hazards, follow OSHA protocols, safely store chemicals, and participate in fire safety and disaster response plans.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Skills
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Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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Technical Basics: Hands-on knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical troubleshooting.
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Tool Competency: Comfort using power drills, saws, drain augers, shop vacuums, ladders, and basic scaffolding.
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Compliance: Comfortable working around senior residents; knowledgeable about Resident Rights, mandated reporting rules, and state regulations.
Mindset & Soft Skills
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Resident-Focused: Patient, courteous, and respectful when interacting with seniors, families, and team members.
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Reliable & Adaptable: Punctual, able to prioritize work orders, and calm under pressure during emergency calls.
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Good Communicator: Clear verbal and written English skills for documenting work logs and understanding safety procedures.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
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Active movement throughout indoor facilities and outdoor grounds in various weather conditions.
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Regular climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs (and heavier loads with assistance).
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Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals, biohazards, or outdoor weather elements with provided safety gear.
Ready to Get Started?
Put your maintenance skills to work for a community that truly appreciates what you do!