Maintenance Technician/Driver

Cogir Management, USA•Indian Land, SC

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Technician/Driver to provide safe transportation for residents and support building maintenance. The role drives the community van four to five days per week, including Friday outings. When transportation is not needed, the employee supports the Maintenance Director. The Driver transports residents to appointments, activities, and other destinations, assisting with safe boarding and exiting and providing courteous service. The Maintenance Technician maintains the building, systems, equipment, and appliances, completing repairs and service requests promptly and in accordance with operating and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver's license; passenger endorsement if required by state regulations.
At least three years of driving record and a clean driving history.
At least one year of prior passenger-vehicle driving experience, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
Experience operating large vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
At least two years of prior maintenance or handyman experience in a senior living, multi-apartment, or hotel setting.
General maintenance skills, including HVAC, drywall repair and texturing, carpentry, minor electrical work, plumbing, basic repairs, painting, floor care, and landscaping.
Excellent customer service skills and a professional, friendly, and patient demeanor.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, patience, and commitment to treating residents with respect.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks efficiently, with good time management and organizational skills.
Comfort working with cleaning chemicals, tools, and machinery.

Nice To Haves

Professional maintenance-related certifications.
Passenger-vehicle driving experience in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation for residents to appointments, activities, and other destinations.
Assist residents with boarding and exiting vehicles, use wheelchair lifts or stairs as needed, open and close doors, and load and unload walkers and wheelchairs.
Account for all residents when leaving and returning to the community, prioritizing resident safety and satisfaction.
Prepare the van or bus for operation, coordinate required vehicle maintenance, and ensure required vehicle documents and tags are current and properly displayed when responsible for them.
Follow road rules and transportation safety procedures and maintain a current driving license as required by state regulations.
Assist with resident programs, activities, and special events as needed; build positive relationships with residents and provide support during trips.
Perform routine building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, floor care, pressure washing, and appliance repairs.
Complete repairs and service orders promptly and according to operating and safety standards; maintain scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment.
Repair vacated rooms promptly and prepare them for new residents; maintain walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in common areas.
Monitor and manage maintenance supplies and equipment inventory, and maintain accurate records of work, service logs, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
Communicate positively with fire marshals, building inspectors, elevator inspectors, and other jurisdictions governing the community.
Work within the legal scope of local and state codes.