Property Maintenance Technician

Rapid City•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Property Maintenance Technician (PMT) manages and leads the maintenance department while supporting the maintenance, repair, safety, appearance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence of a senior living community serving Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents. The position helps maintain a safe, comfortable, welcoming, and home-like environment through proactive maintenance, timely service, attention to detail, and a resident-focused approach. The PMT performs routine and preventive maintenance, responds to work orders and urgent needs, monitors building systems, maintains records, and completes general and semi-skilled trade work. The role also supports resident transitions and transportation as assigned, prepares spaces for activities and events, maintains grounds, and contributes to emergency preparedness, life-safety compliance, team education, and collaboration across departments. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekends and holidays and on-call duty every other weekend.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds with assistance when necessary.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, painting, and general building maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, plans, and maintenance documentation.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Effective verbal communication and customer service abilities.
Must be available to respond to urgent maintenance or safety situations as required.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record if transportation responsibilities are required.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of facility maintenance experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, property management, or related environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, oversee, and manage the maintenance department and team.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, attractive, accessible, and home-like environment for residents, families, visitors, and team members.
Inspect grounds, buildings, systems, and equipment for maintenance and safety concerns, and address issues proactively.
Complete, prioritize, and manage maintenance requests, work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance inspections in a timely manner.
Maintain maintenance, repair, life-safety, inspection, and compliance records and logs.
Monitor, troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain building systems and facility components, including lighting, heating and ventilation, plumbing fixtures, security and alarm systems, office equipment, and electrical components.
Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance work, including carpentry, painting, basic electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, drywall repair, and equipment maintenance.
Operate tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently, and follow technical manuals, specifications, diagrams, and documentation.
Monitor heating and cooling systems to maintain safe and comfortable building temperatures and ensure systems remain operational and compliant.
Support resident move-ins, move-outs, room transitions, and room setup with professionalism and care.
Provide courteous, respectful, responsive service and address requests affecting resident comfort, safety, or quality of life.
Assist with resident transportation to appointments, activities, and community events as assigned.
Partner with Life Enrichment and other departments to prepare spaces for activities, celebrations, programs, and special events.
Maintain grounds through lawn care, landscaping, gardening, and seasonal work; remove snow, ice, leaves, and debris from outdoor areas and access routes.
Monitor exterior conditions and address concerns affecting safety or appearance.
Develop, implement, and support disaster preparedness procedures and planning in accordance with licensure requirements.
Conduct required fire and emergency preparedness drills and provide team education on building layout, emergency procedures, fire safety, maintenance reporting, and life-safety requirements.
Respond to emergency maintenance, fire, security, and safety situations during and after business hours as needed.
Complete required safety, security, and life-safety inspections and support compliance with Life Safety Code, ADA, OSHA, and applicable regulatory standards.
Follow company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements; handle hazardous materials safely; and promptly report risks, equipment failures, and environmental concerns.
Participate in inspections, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
Collaborate with leadership and departments, attend required meetings and training, provide safety and maintenance education, and support teamwork, accountability, service, and continuous improvement.