Maintenance Assistance

Highgate Senior Living; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Employee referral bonuses

Full benefits package

Growth pathways and internal promotion

Job summary

Highgate Senior Living in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support building care, resident suites, and common areas, ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable community. You will perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and safety programs with strong customer service.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, assisting with painting, conducting safety checks, maintaining logs, and supporting housekeeping and grounds tasks.

Qualifications

• Use of hand/power tools; safe work practices.
• Problem-solving and follow-through on tasks.
• Organization, documentation, and basic computer skills.
• Customer-focused communication.
• Adaptability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and routine repairs; assist with painting.
• Help with safety checks, drills, and documentation.
• Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment logs.
• Support housekeeping tasks and grounds care as needed.
• Communicate clearly with residents and team on progress.

Skills

Hand/power tools

Problem-solving

Organization & documentation

Customer-focused communication

Adaptability & teamwork

Job description

Compensation: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

About the role

Support building care, resident suites, and common areas to keep the community safe, clean, and comfortable.

Assist with preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and safety programs with great customer service.

What you'll do

• Complete work orders and routine repairs; assist with painting

• Help with safety checks, drills, and documentation

• Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment logs

• Support housekeeping tasks and grounds care as needed

• Communicate clearly with residents and team on progress

Skills & attributes

• Use of hand/power tools; safe work practices

• Problem-solving and follow-through on tasks

• Organization, documentation, and basic computer skills

• Customer-focused communication

• Adaptability and teamwork

Relatable experience

• Facilities, hotel, multi-unit residential, or healthcare maintenance

• Preventive maintenance programs and safety compliance

• Hands-on roles in technical/industrial settings

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age; valid driver's license with qualifying abstract

• Current negative TB test; able to pass background check

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs with assistance

• CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain

• Time management and independent work ethic

Why join Highgate

We offer more than a job-we offer a mission.

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee referral bonuses

• Competitive pay: (see above)

• Full benefits package

• Growth pathways and internal promotions

• Positive, inclusive, values-driven culture