Maintenance Assistant

Reflections Retirement Community; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement and professional growth

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

EAP & wellness programs

401(k) with biweekly employer match

Outside-In Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Self-service payroll (Paycom)

Job summary

Reflections Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support safety programs, maintain resident homes, and ensure a secure environment. Under the Maintenance Director, you will perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related systems, complete requests promptly, and repair or install minor equipment as directed.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, with prior HVAC/electrical experience and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in HVAC and/or electrical systems required.
• Prior senior living experience desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees community safety and maintains a secure resident home under supervision of Maintenance Director.
• Maintains preventive maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related systems.
• Completes all maintenance requests, scheduled and emergency, promptly.
• Repairs, replaces, or installs minor equipment with direction from Executive Director.
• Maintains water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, kitchen equipment and related gear.
• Maintains community plumbing systems.
• Performs exterior maintenance tasks.
• Conducts fire and disaster drill activities with residents and team members.
• Engages with residents warmly, reflecting love, compassion and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Evergreen Village at Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Director, our Maintenance Assistant oversees the Community safety program and maintains a secure resident home and working environment in compliance with policy and regulations


• Sustains a preventative maintenance program to maintain proper functioning of all Community equipment, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems


• Completes all maintenance requests, both scheduled and emergency, quickly and efficiently


• Mechanically repair, replace, and/or install minor equipment, hardware, and controls. Such scope of work is to be cleared by the Executive Director


• Maintain water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, kitchen equipment and associated equipment


• Maintain community plumbing systems


• Performs exterior maintenance duties


• Performs fire and disaster drill activities with residents and team members


• Engages with residents in a compassionate and impactful manner, cultivating a warm and supportive environment where the values of love, compassion, and dignity are reflected in every interaction

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required


• Experience in HVAC systems and/or electrical required


• Prior Senior living experience desired


• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Advancement and professional growth opportunities


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages


• EAP & wellness programs


• 401(k) with biweekly employer match*


• Outside-In Employee Referral Program


• Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off*


• Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)


• *Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)