Facilities Maintenance Technician - Senior Living Community

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC); Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC) seeks a Maintenance Person to perform routine maintenance across the community in alignment with EHDOC Policies and Procedures, and to carry out tasks assigned by the Building Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager, Regional Manager and EHDOC.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills in basic plumbing, electrical work, painting and janitorial tasks, plus the ability to be diplomatic with residents.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years building maintenance experience.
• Basic Universal License; may be completed during the first year.
• Hands-on knowledge of maintenance including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, janitorial.
• Good verbal and written language skills in predominant language of the property location.
• Understanding and consideration of the type of circumstances associated with working with the elderly and handicapped.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance projects as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Participate in all preventative maintenance programs and keep records of work performed.
• Respond to maintenance requests within 24-hour period or notify the supervisor with reason for needing a greater response time.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests immediately - if necessary, use the call back system.
• Be a part of a rotation call back system for the property that includes weekends, after work hours and holidays.
• Participate in safety programs and be familiar with evacuation procedures.
• Maintain property equipment based on manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Know all emergency shutoff systems such as gas, water, electric, etc. Be familiar with procedures to secure property in an emergency.
• Make sure the storage areas are neat, properly lit and locked.
• Perform electrical maintenance or repairs on appliances, fixtures, outlets, switches, etc.
• Perform plumbing maintenance or repairs on drain stoppages, leaking faucets, showerheads, toilets, etc.
• Participate in the preparation of units for turnover including painting, cleaning, repairs, etc. to ensure the unit is ready for occupancy in the time frame determined by the Building Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
• Perform necessary painting of common areas as needed.
• Participate in inventory control and work with Building Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor to maintain an adequate supply of parts and materials needed to provide quality maintenance to the community.
• Maintain the grounds and common areas, trees, shrubs, walkways, roadways, parking areas of the community so that they are hazard free and free of litter.
• Participate in the systematic removal of trash from the premises and maintain the efficient operation of all trash compacting systems, disposal systems, rollways, etc. within the community.
• Understand operating manuals and directions for any chemical or cleaning product used in the community.
• Janitorial duties may be required to meet the needs of the property.
• Be diplomatic in relationships with the residents, staff, outside contractors, state/local officials and the general public.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Initiative

Verbal and written communication

Elderly/handicapped awareness

Handyman skills

Education

Basic Universal License

Job description

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC) seeks a Maintenance Person to perform routine maintenance across the community in alignment with EHDOC Policies and Procedures, and to carry out tasks assigned by the Building Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager, Regional Manager and EHDOC.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills in basic plumbing, electrical work, painting and janitorial tasks, plus the ability to be diplomatic with residents.