Maintenance Technician - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living•Port St. Lucie, FL

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About The Position

Watercrest St Lucie West is seeking a Maintenance/Environmental Services Technician to assist with overseeing upkeep of the community. The technician uses technical building and managerial expertise to support the health, safety, and cleanliness of the community, assist with housekeeping and plant operations, solve problems, and maintain excellent conditions for residents, families, visitors, and associates. The position includes inspecting and maintaining the community’s interior and exterior, identifying and carrying out general repairs and routine building-system maintenance, supporting housekeeping operations, managing equipment and work-order information, and helping ensure compliance with company policies and state regulations. The technician also supports emergency preparedness, associate onboarding and training, and the timely response to requests. The role requires wearing the company uniform and remaining resident-ready at all times.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a senior living environment.
At least five years of hands-on building maintenance experience.
Proven maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Ability to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Ability to make independent, informed decisions.
Familiarity with and adherence to Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, and general building codes.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Fundamental skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Skill in using hand tools and power tools.
Ability to disassemble machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
Ability to consult blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain focus while working independently and follow instructions from a supervisor or senior maintenance workers.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to drive when needed to obtain supplies or participate in community activities.
Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions and work in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, pull, push, and grasp.
Ability to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
Ability to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to reasonably anticipate skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials and use personal protective equipment to safeguard against workplace hazards.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership potential.

Responsibilities

Display servant leadership qualities and make confident decisions.
Walk through the interior and exterior of the community to maintain its appearance and ensure it is comfortable and usable for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Inspect the front entrance daily and maintain clean glass, healthy flowers, clean and unfaded door mats, and presentable doors in good working condition.
Help maintain a safe, clean home and workplace, including reducing bacteria to limit sickness and improve productivity.
Operate within the community’s budget parameters.
Assist with learning and managing Maintenance IQ, including community equipment, work orders, inspections, and regulatory items.
Assist with onboarding new employees.
Assist in managing the housekeeping department in accordance with the Watercrest Housekeeping Handbook.
Monitor occupied and unoccupied apartments to support proactive, timely apartment turns.
Follow state regulations and company policies and assist with surveys and inspections.
Understand the CEMP emergency procedures and assist with emergencies, including disasters and fires.
Know emergency and safety management materials and assist with associate training.
Know the fire safety program and equipment and assist during emergency situations.
Respond promptly to requests from residents, families, guests, and associates.
Inspect equipment and machines and identify items requiring repair.
Plan repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.
Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, such as drywall repair, painting, and repairs to doors and other community fixtures.
Perform routine maintenance on building systems.
Assist with ordering supplies and materials for maintenance repairs and housekeeping.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Wear the company uniform and remain resident-ready at all times.