Maintenance- General

COVENANT VILLAGE INC•Gastonia, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a general Maintenance Technician with general maintenance skills to join our team. This full-time, first-shift position offers a rewarding career, excellent benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance duties and repairs, inspections, and renovation work to ensure our buildings, cottages, equipment, and service areas remain safe, attractive, and fully operational. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a comfortable, high-quality environment for residents, employees, and visitors while supporting the mission and values of our community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
General Maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment, including in mechanical rooms and service spaces.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), resident relations, organizational skills, customer service orientation, and leadership ability.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills; the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to work independently with initiative and as a collaborative and supportive member of a team.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Warm and personable image, demonstrating the ability to connect effectively with the senior population across diverse functional abilities.
Patience and empathy are essential.
Adaptable, flexible and focused on meeting the needs of residents.
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and possess creativity in problem-solving and task execution.
Ability to follow and give instructions accurately, maintain high standards of work quality even under pressure, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Adaptability to learn and utilize new software and technologies as needed.
Available for the on-call rotation and occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or other times as requested by management.

Nice To Haves

Skilled Maintenance experience in renovations, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical is a plus.
Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, and equipment specifications is a plus.
Familiarity with work order management systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance tasks and some electrical, repairs, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting tasks.
Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues throughout the campus.
Complete preventive maintenance on equipment, building systems, and infrastructure.
Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests and emergency service calls.
Conduct community inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Maintain the safety, cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of resident and operational areas.
Assist with renovations, repairs, and improvement projects to enhance community facilities.
Support seasonal preparations, grounds-related projects, storm response efforts, and emergency situations as needed.
Adhere to OSHA standards, Life Safety Code requirements, infection-control protocols, and all facility safety policies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Report equipment malfunctions, environmental hazards, and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Deliver courteous, professional, and resident-focused service when addressing maintenance needs.
Collaborate effectively with the Lead Maintenance Technician, Grounds Team, Housekeeping, and other departments to support daily operations.
Complete projects efficiently while minimizing disruption to residents and staff.
Assist with setup, preparation, and cleanup for community events and special functions.
Maintain resident and employee confidentiality and demonstrate respect and professionalism at all times.
Complete all required training by established deadlines.
Foster a culture of pride, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Champion the mission, vision, and CV CARES core values with residents, families, guests, and fellow employees.
Follow all Covenant Village policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.