Entry-Level Maintenance Tech — Growth & Benefits

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) plan

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep buildings, grounds, and equipment in good repair, contributing to resident and staff safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include completing work requests and PMs, inspecting systems, using tools, and supporting on‑call coverage while expanding maintenance skills in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Entry level position.
• Ability to diagnose and repair general equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.
• Ability to problem solve and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work requests and PMs as directed by supervisor.
• Inspect facilities and systems for safety and cleanliness; identify repairs.
• Use hand and power tools; maintain tools in safe condition.
• Assist with on‑call schedule as needed.
• Provide basic care of buildings and steward tools/property.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues as they arise.
• Willingness to learn and expand maintenance knowledge.
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed.
• Be available for on‑call duties.

Skills

Basic machinery knowledge

Equipment diagnosis

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

This position will be responsible for providing maintenance services to keep the facility buildings, grounds, and equipment in

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

This position will be responsible for providing maintenance services to keep the facility buildings, grounds, and equipment in

good repair. In so doing, significant contributions are made to the safety, well-being and comfort of residents and employees.

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work requests procedures and assigned preventative maintenance work orders as assigned by supervisor or department director such as, but not limited to: appliance repair, light carpentry work, routine motor vehicle maintenance, routine plumbing repair, routine repairs on heating/air conditioning, low voltage applications, swimming pools, fire alarms in accordance with procedures and industry acceptable standards. On occasion and as needed may need to provide housekeeping services.
• Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety and cleanliness and identifying necessary repairs.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand tools and small power tools and other power tools. Maintains tools and/or equipment for ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Requires general labor and responsibility for event set-ups, deliveries and moves.
• Basic understanding and care of buildings must be a good steward of the tools and property given for completing work orders.
• Must be able to troubleshoot building and equipment issues as they arise.
• Willingness to learn and expand trade knowledge of maintenance and facilities.
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed.
• Have availability to be included in the on-call schedule.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Valid Driver’s License
• Experience: Entry Level
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Basic skill knowledge of working of machinery, equipment and systems within the field.
• Ability to diagnose and repair various equipment.
• Knowledge in safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve and work in a team.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize and communicate.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Clarity of Vision:
• For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  

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Compensation Pay Range

$14.44 - $18.80 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.44 - $18.80 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Life, AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance
  

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.