CJT - Maintenance Associate

Convivial Life Communities; Town of Venice (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Convivial Life Communities is seeking a Maintenance Associate for Jacaranda Trace in Venice, FL. The role supports routine maintenance, basic repairs, and grounds upkeep across the community.

The position requires on-site work, occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, and includes call-backs during emergencies such as severe weather and post-disaster recovery. Safety-sensitive role with resident interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy or willingness to learn.
• Prior maintenance, groundskeeping, or custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and responsive service to residents and families.
• Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Patch and repair drywall.
• Perform minor painting.
• Care for tools and equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance under supervision.
• Carry, lift and stock supplies.
• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards promptly.
• On-call rotation with department members.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General hand tools

Basic tools for drywall/painting

Job description

Job Location: Jacaranda Trace - Venice, FL 34293

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.25 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Associate assists with routine maintenance, basic repairs, and general upkeep of the community’s buildings and grounds.

This position is subject to call backs during emergency conditions such as severe weather, evacuation and post-disaster.

The Maintenance Associate respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff.

This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide courteous and responsive customer service to residents and families
• Assist with maintaining buildings and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition
• Able to patch and repair drywall
• Perform minor painting
• Responsible for the care of tools and equipment
• Assist with preventative maintenance under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or Technician
• Carry, lift and stock supplies
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or equipment issues promptly
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• On-call rotation with other members of the department
• Ability to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking long distances daily
• Lifting, pushing and carrying up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC
• Work schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Information Website is https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and hand tools
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy or willingness to learn
• Prior maintenance, groundskeeping, or custodial experience preferred