Maintenance Assistant

Vista Springs Living; Clarkston, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized major medical plan

Short Term Disability

401K

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vista Springs Trillium Village Grand Estate is seeking a dependable, productive, hands-on maintenance technician to execute repairs, assist with room turns, support remodeling and cosmetic refresh work, respond to daily needs, and follow directions well as part of a disciplined team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, one year of maintenance experience, knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of maintenance experience; plumbing, electrical, painting knowledge preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Basic English reading/writing and ability to communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Paint and maintain interior spaces.
• Shampoo carpets and strip/wax floors in common areas.
• Repair and replace items; perform light electrical tasks.
• Assist with room moves and remodeling projects.
• Support lawn care and general facility duties.
• Assist with fire drills and safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Team player

Attention to detail

Service-oriented

Pride in quality

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

At Vista, our team members are valued, respected, appreciated, and empowered. We are not just filling positions — we are inviting people to become part of a purpose-driven work family where exceptional care, meaningful relationships, and personal growth matter every day. If you are looking for more than a job, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. VistaSpringsLiving.com/career-opportunities

A message from Lou Andriotti, CEO of Vista Springs

There are plenty of job postings, job boards, and advertisements out there. But at Vista Springs, we are asking something a little different: What are you really looking for in your next career move? If you are looking for more than a job, we invite you to come meet us.

Vista Springs is a professional work family where people are trusted, supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We are building something meaningful together – a Full of Life community where our team members make a real difference in the lives of others every day.

This is not just about filling positions. It is about inviting the right people to become part of a movement – a supportive, high performance, learning organization where team members, residents, families, and leaders all work together to achieve elevated outcomes.

We want people who care. People who want to learn. People who want to be part of something uplifting. People who understand that meaningful work can change the lives of those we serve – and also change us.

We want you to think of it as an opportunity to find a fair, meaningful, and rewarding career with a company that cares about you, believes in your potential, and will trust and empower you to help us build something truly special.

Come meet us. Come grow with us. Come help us create a Full of Life community.

Vista Springs Trillium Village Grand Estate is looking for a dependable, productive, hands-on technician who can execute repairs, complete assignments, assist with room turns, support remodeling and cosmetic refresh work, respond to daily needs, and take direction well. The person we seek should be timely, capable, service-oriented, and willing to work as part of a disciplined team environment. We are also looking for a person with strong work ethics, hands-on mentality, pride in quality of work and follow-through, can work well with a team, and can pay close attention to detail.

Vista Springs offers many wonderful perks including, but not limited to:

• Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan.
• Short Term Disability
• 401K
• Dental and Vision Insurance, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time Off
• Floating Holiday
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Program.
• Advancement Potential.
• Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
• Realize your full potential for career growth and professional excellence by bringing your full-self every day to thrive in our Joy in Work environment in one of our beautiful Award-winning purpose-built and master-planned communities.
• Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team.

Working conditions:

Little travel required

Purpose:

Assist in providing a safe, clean, comfortable, well groomed facility environment for the staff, residents and family members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Paint
2. Shampoo carpet
3. Strip and wax floors in common areas
4. Clean and change lights as needed
5. Repair and replace items.
6. Room Moves
7. Assist with Fire Drills
8. Lawn Work
9. Small Remodeling Jobs
10. Light Electrical
11. General Facility Support

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with resident needs
2. Participate in special facility functions.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Driver’s License

Work Experience

One year working experience in the maintenance field and knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting experience a must.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills.

Physical Demands

Lift 50-75 lbs. required to perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis. Possibly operating dangerous equipment. Physical work may include moving furniture and equipment, shoveling, raking, painting, lifting, climbing, walking, etc. Must be able to tolerate inclement weather.

Additional Information

The ability to be flexible for on call emergencies, multi-task, ability to be a team player at all times, good problem solving skills and complete projects on a timely basis.

**This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities.**