MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Sodalis Senior Living; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for building and grounds upkeep, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure a comfortable living environment for residents. You will perform repairs, supervise contractors, maintain fire drills, coordinate move-ins, and support other departments.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential. This role requires knowledge of safety regulations, proper handling of chemicals, and responsiveness to

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repairs of physical structures per policy.
• Maintains Life/Safety and preventive maintenance binders.
• Adheres to OSHA, EPA, MSDS and NFPA regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance to keep buildings operable and in good condition.
• Paints and performs repairs or oversees contractors to keep buildings attractive and safe.
• Assists residents with move-ins/move-outs and belongings.
• Participates in fire, tornado and other drills and maintains emergency kit.
• Knows locations of shutoff valves and marks them.
• Cares for grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, pruning.
• Cleans buildings: buffing, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Inspects HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems and coordinates with contractors.
• Performs general repairs and repainting.
• Assists other departments and handles moving and stocking supplies.
• Maintains unoccupied rooms after vacancy and makes them attractive for rental.
• Available to residents for periodic maintenance and completes work orders within 24 hours.
• Inspects electrical appliances for safety at move-in.
• On-call emergency availability.
• Familiar with fire evacuation policy and participates in drills.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs of buildings and grounds.
• Execute preventive maintenance in accordance with procedures.
• Paint and repair building interiors/exteriors or supervise contractors.
• Assist residents with move-ins/move-outs and setup.
• Conduct fire, tornado and disaster drills as required.
• Maintain emergency kits and safety signage.
• Oversee grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming and cleanup.
• Inspect and service HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Coordinate with contractors for major repairs and rebuilds.
• Requisition tools, equipment and supplies when needed.
• Ensure unoccupied rooms are repainted/recarpeted within 7 days of vacancy.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests within 24 hours.
• Escort safety checks at move-in and ensure appliance safety.
• Be available for on-call emergencies outside business hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC System Maintenance

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Dedicated

Self-Starter

Goal Completion

Experience

Job description

Performs maintenance and repairs of the physical structures of buildings and grounds and any other tasks assigned. Performs preventive maintenance according to Policy and Procedure Manual and the Total Equipment Lifecycle System (TELS) program.

Maintain required TELs program, Life/Safety and Preventive Maintenance Binders.

Abide by all State and Federal safety regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and National Fire Prevention Association (NEPA), as well as State Regulations.

Performs preventive maintenance according to policies and procedures to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.

Paints and performs structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, or oversees the work of contractors to maintain an attractive and safe building, inside and out.

Assists residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs, with moving boxes and furniture, hanging pictures, and whatever it takes to make the resident feel at home and comfortable.

Performs Fire, Tornado, and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for an emergency and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations. Maintains an emergency kit for the community to include flashlights, batteries, etc.

Must be knowledgeable of the locations of shutoff valves for water, gas, electric and sprinkler systems. All such items are to be properly marked and identified with signage.

Performs or oversees the performance of grounds maintenance activities, such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse to keep outside areas of building attractive, safe, and clutter-free.

Performs or oversees the performance of general cleaning and upkeep of buildings, including buffing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and washing windows.

Inspects repairs and services HVAC and environmental control systems or oversees the work of contractors.

Inspects, repairs and services wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment or oversees the work of contractors.

Inspects repairs and services plumbing systems and installations for conformance to governmental codes, sanitation standards, and construction specifications or oversees the work of contractors.

Performs general repair and repainting of all areas of the building or oversees the work of contractors.

Assists other departments as requested, including moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.

Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.

Maintains condition and repairs, repaints, and re-carpets as necessary all unoccupied rooms to make them attractive for rental within 7 days of vacancy unless needed earlier as a priority, or oversees the work of contractors.

Is available to residents to assist with or perform periodic maintenance needs they may have. Completes all work orders within 24 hours of the request.

Meets with residents upon move-in to examine all electrical appliances and devices for safety.

Handles all chemicals according to manufacturer’s directions. Keeps all chemicalsunder lock and key when not in use for safety of residents.

Is available to the community for on-call emergency situations outside of regular business hours.

Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.

Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents.

Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success and the comfort and happiness of our residents.

Mission Statement and Core Values:

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service – “It’s not about me”Answer the needs of another.

Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.

We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” Never compromise your integrity

Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions

Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior

Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” Treat people the way you want to be treated

Attack the problem not the person

Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction

Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results

Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking

Learn to win and lose as a team

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Maintenance

Intermediate

HVAC System Maintenance

Intermediate

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

1 year: Experience in general building maintenance is a plus

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