Maintenance
About The Position
Provide high-quality maintenance services throughout the senior living community, ensuring a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents aged 65+. Receive, assess, and prioritize work orders using a critical-path approach—addressing urgent safety or comfort-related issues first while managing routine maintenance efficiently. Perform general maintenance repairs, including: Drywall patching, repair, and finishing Basic to intermediate electrical work (outlets, fixtures, switches, troubleshooting) Basic plumbing repairs (leaks, clogs, fixture replacements) Troubleshoot and respond to IT-related work orders, including connectivity issues, basic device setup, resident technology support, and coordination with external IT vendors as needed. Complete apartment turnovers (unit flips) by preparing vacated units for new residents—painting, repairs, detailed cleaning, and ensuring all systems are functioning properly. Conduct routine preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and life-safety components to ensure continuous operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Document work performed accurately and timely in maintenance management systems. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls, including after-hours needs on a rotating on-call schedule. Collaborate effectively with leadership, nursing, caregivers, and housekeeping staff to support resident needs and community operations. Interact with residents in a compassionate, patient, and respectful manner, understanding the unique needs of older adults and providing service with dignity and kindness. Maintain safe work practices, tools, and equipment, and follow all community safety and infection control policies.
Requirements
- Experience in general maintenance roles, preferably in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily housing, or a similar residential environment.
- Strong working knowledge of: Drywall repair and finishing Basic electrical and plumbing systems General apartment maintenance and unit turnover processes
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively, especially in situations requiring immediate attention for resident safety or comfort.
- Comfort working with IT-related work orders, including basic network troubleshooting and device support.
- High attention to detail, ensuring repairs are completed thoroughly, safely, and in accordance with community standards.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic—dependable, self-motivated, and committed to excellence.
- Ability to provide caring and compassionate service to a geriatric population; experience working with older adults is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to interact respectfully and patiently with residents, their families, and team members.
- Physical capability to lift, carry, bend, climb, and perform hands-on maintenance tasks in a variety of environments.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certifications are a plus (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- trade certifications are a plus (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality maintenance services throughout the senior living community
- Receive, assess, and prioritize work orders
- Perform general maintenance repairs
- Troubleshoot and respond to IT-related work orders
- Complete apartment turnovers (unit flips)
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance
- Document work performed accurately and timely
- Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls
- Collaborate effectively with staff
- Interact with residents in a compassionate, patient, and respectful manner
- Maintain safe work practices, tools, and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
