Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living•Murphy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director with the overall maintenance and appearance of the community, ensuring that the community and related equipment is in good working order. This role is within one of Sagora's senior living communities, which offer independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Sagora emphasizes putting Residents First, being team-focused, and quality-centered. The company invests in and empowers its team members for career advancement and is certified as a Great Place to Work. Sagora's Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork. The company's name, Sagora, combines 'Sage' (wisdom) and 'Agora' (a gathering place), signifying their communities as a gathering place of wisdom.

Requirements

6 months of work experience in a position handling residential maintenance items
Experience working with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, painting, changing light fixtures, and other general building maintenance
Thorough understanding of building and fire safety
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and high attention to detail
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, family, and staff
This position requires moderate to heavy exertion on a regular basis and will require candidates to be able to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs
Available after hours
Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed

Responsibilities

Complete work orders as requested by the Maintenance Director to include changing light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, light carpentry, fixing sheet rock, and other general maintenance duties as assigned
Assist with maintenance of all areas of the community including grounds, fences, parking areas, ditches, community houses, swimming poos, spas, furniture, appliances, HVAC, and lift stations
Assist with maintenance of service equipment, power equipment, tools, and kitchen equipment
Assist with maintenance of preventative maintenance records on each residential unit and utilize work order system to track all repairs
Conduct daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment
Promote safety of residents, visitors, and associates by identifying and resolving potential hazards
Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team members
On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account
Dependent Care Flex Plan
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
Discounted Meal Tickets
Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!