Maintenance Assistant

The Rivers at Maryland Farms; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & Holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Rivers at Maryland Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee routine building and grounds upkeep. You will evaluate the facility, plan refurbishments, and manage repair work orders to ensure timely completion and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, appliance repairs, and coordinating with contractors. The role requires physical stamina, strong safety know-how, and a practical hands-on approach within a senior living community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of machinery, tools, repair techniques, electrical systems, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of building and grounds and identify needs.
• Evaluate facility condition and coordinate repairs or refurbishment projects.
• Prepare repair work orders and monitor progress to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Repair malfunctions or coordinate with outside contractors as needed.
• Repair or coordinate repairs on household and commercial appliances.
• Maintain turf areas: seed, fertilize, water, edge, weed and dispose of debris.
• Water, weed and prune planting beds; spread mulch and replace plants as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair techniques

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical systems

Fire panels and safety systems

HVAC basics

Job description

About the Company:

We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Conduct routine survey of building and grounds to ascertain maintenance needs.


• Evaluate the physical and aesthetic condition of the facility, including individual resident apartments, and make recommendations or arrange required renovations or refurbishment.


• Prepare maintenance and repair work orders; work within established deadlines evaluating progress and ensuring quality of work.


• Complete preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.


• Repair malfunctions and/or coordinate and assist on any such repairs with outside contractors.


• Repair household and commercial appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ranges, and microwave ovens and/or coordinate and assist on any such repairs with outside contractors.


• Seed, fertilize, water, trim, and edge turf areas. Collect and dispose of weeds, leaves, and debris.


• Water, weed, edge, and cultivate planting beds. Prune dead leaves and branches. Spread mulch, topsoil, and other aggregates. Assist in replacing plants as needed. Clean paved surfaces.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required


• At least three (3) years of related work experience required


• Working knowledge of machinery, tools, repair techniques and related repair, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness required.


• On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and exert up to 50 pounds of pressure unassisted.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.


• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.


• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs


• Flexible working schedule

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.