Maintenance Technician | Part Time - Every Other Weekend

Heritage Senior Living•Kimberly, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Senior Living is seeking a dependable, skilled Maintenance Technician for Aspire Kimberly Senior Living. Reporting to the Maintenance Director, this part-time role helps keep the community safe, comfortable, and operating effectively through preventive maintenance, repairs, apartment turns, and building-system checks. The work supports residents’ comfort and quality of life. The technician performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, carpentry, appliances, and community grounds. Duties also include responding to work orders and urgent maintenance concerns; assisting with safety-system inspections and compliance; documenting maintenance work; preparing apartments for move-ins and move-outs; maintaining community vehicles and exterior areas; and participating in an assigned on-call rotation. The role requires flexibility for community and resident needs, with occasional evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or additional hours potentially required. The position involves working in resident apartments, common areas, mechanical spaces, and outdoors. Physical duties include standing and walking for extended periods; bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, pushing, and pulling; and regularly lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment, driving, training, and ongoing requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least one year of maintenance experience involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or related building systems.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, safety information, technical instructions, and maintenance documentation.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
Strong troubleshooting, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and customer-service skills.
Current valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as required.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with maintenance and community teams.
Caring and respectful approach when working around older adults.
Willingness to participate in 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage as scheduled.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment, training, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, and pull; and regularly lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Senior living, healthcare, multifamily housing, hospitality, commercial property, or facilities maintenance experience.
Knowledge of fire and safety codes and regulations.
Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, appliances, or general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the building, grounds, and resident areas.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, carpentry, and appliances; test completed work and coordinate additional service when needed.
Monitor HVAC, plumbing, and domestic hot water systems and make adjustments as needed.
Respond promptly to emergency and unscheduled maintenance needs and communicate significant issues to community leadership.
Keep maintenance areas, equipment, and community grounds clean, safe, and organized.
Assist with testing and coordinating inspections of fire-protection, security, plumbing, and other building systems; complete system checks and maintain accurate logs.
Help maintain compliance with applicable building, fire, safety, and operational requirements; monitor surveillance and security equipment as assigned.
Maintain emergency, disaster, and maintenance supplies; assist with employee education on building systems, fire procedures, and emergency preparedness.
Respond to work orders and maintenance concerns from residents, families, and employees; prioritize work based on urgency, safety, and resident needs.
Document completed repairs, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and communicate professionally about repairs and follow-up.
Assist vendors and outside contractors when needed.
Prepare apartments for resident move-ins and move-outs, including repairs, paint touch-ups, minor improvements, and general maintenance.
Assist with moving furniture and personal belongings and help ensure apartments are clean, safe, functional, and ready for residents.
Maintain community vehicles through routine upkeep, cleanliness, fueling, and registration requirements; drive vehicles as assigned and permitted.
Help maintain grounds and exterior areas, including trash removal, sweeping, and seasonal upkeep.
Participate in the assigned maintenance on-call rotation, carry the designated phone when scheduled, and respond appropriately to urgent concerns outside normal working hours.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, employees, vendors, contractors, and supervisors.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and safely use tools and equipment while performing repairs, inspections, and building-system checks.