Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living•Melbourne, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant assists the Maintenance Director with maintaining the overall condition and appearance of the community and ensuring community facilities and related equipment are in good working order. The role supports a senior living community and includes general repairs, upkeep of indoor and outdoor areas, equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance recordkeeping, and daily inspections. The position is part-time, PRN, and may require availability after hours.

Requirements

At least 6 months of work experience in a position handling residential maintenance items.
Experience 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 multitask, and high attention to detail.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively with residents, family, and staff.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy exertion regularly, including standing, reaching, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs.
Availability after hours.
Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license for driving on company time as needed.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders as requested by the Maintenance Director, including changing light bulbs and AC filters, painting, plumbing, light carpentry, repairing sheet rock, and other general maintenance duties.
Assist with maintenance of community grounds, fences, parking areas, ditches, community houses, swimming pools, spas, furniture, appliances, HVAC, and lift stations.
Assist with maintenance of service equipment, power equipment, tools, and kitchen equipment.
Assist with maintaining preventive maintenance records for each residential unit and use the work order system to track repairs.
Conduct daily inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Promote the safety of residents, visitors, and associates by identifying and resolving potential hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.