Maintenance Assistant

Clearwater at The Arboretum•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater at The Arboretum, a premier luxury senior living community in Austin, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant. This role is responsible for the care and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community grounds, adhering to the community's guidelines, policies, and procedures, and as directed by the Maintenance Director. The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience and a passion for making a difference in a senior's journey to aging.

Requirements

HVAC Certification required
Minimum five to seven years of maintenance experience in senior living, property management, hospitality, or related industry to include the maintenance, handling, upkeep, and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural matters
Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB

Nice To Haves

AA degree or Bachelor’s preferred
First Aid Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain, clean, and repair all equipment and property as necessary, or as directed by work orders, or supervisor to include (but not limited to): replacing light bulbs, repairing resident furniture, bathroom repair, kitchen repair, air conditioning and heater filter maintenance, and other general maintenance of the community buildings, equipment and furnishings
Troubleshoot, identify problems and obtain materials to fully repair minor plumbing problems and all electrical difficulties including, but not limited to: wall switches, interior/exterior lighting, cover plates, receptacles, loose wiring, resident call systems, control devices, laundry and kitchen equipment
Plan, order, and perform all interior/exterior painting and landscaping duties to ensure grounds are well kept, clean and attractive
Maintain and repair pools/spas and equipment to ensure full operations and compliance with all governing regulations
Responsible for apartment preparation of vacant rooms including but not limited to, replacing window treatments, painting/caulking, shampoo carpets and other electrical, plumbing and carpentry as needed
Keep work areas safe by posting proper signs and free of hazardous objects such as protruding tools, chemicals, etc. – putting all equipment away as soon as the job that requires it is finished.
Use all appropriate safety and protective equipment and supplies when performing job duties, reporting any health, safety and/or sanitation concerns to a supervisor
Monitor the overall security of the community, including any/all entry and exit doors
Ensure that all maintenance and storage areas (equipment room, paint room, etc.) are clean, safe and organized with all chemicals, tools, paints, etc. properly sealed, labeled and stored
Follow all established techniques, procedures and policies for properly storing, using and mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning, and for the proper disposal of waste
Follow all established PPE (personal protective equipment) policies when handling chemicals and/or cleaning; including wearing gloves, masks, aprons, etc.