Maintenance Assistant

Reflections Retirement Community; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

EAP & Maven program

401(k) employer match

Self‑service payroll

Daily pay options

Job summary

Heritage Woods of Freeport is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. The role is cross-trained between Maintenance and Dietary Departments to support community operations and resident care experiences.

The position is full-time, 1st shift, with a salary range of $18.25–$18.50 per hour. Prior HVAC/electrical experience and strong communication skills are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with HVAC and/or electrical systems.
• Senior living experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the community safety program and maintain a secure resident home and environment.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on equipment, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Complete maintenance requests, both scheduled and emergency, promptly.
• Repair/replace minor equipment and controls as approved by the Executive Director.
• Maintain water heaters, furnaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Support with exterior maintenance tasks.
• Conduct fire and disaster drills with residents and staff.
• Interact with residents with compassion and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Heritage Woods of Freeport - Freeport, IL 61032

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.25 - $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st shift

Heritage Woods of Freeport is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team! This position will be cross‑trained between the Maintenance and Dietary Departments to ensure seamless support across Community operations and resident care experiences.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Director, oversee the Community safety program and maintain a secure resident home and working environment in compliance with policy and regulations.
• Sustain a preventative maintenance program to maintain proper functioning of all Community equipment, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Complete 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.
• Perform exterior maintenance duties.
• Perform fire and disaster drill activities with residents and team members.
• Engage 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

• Unlimited growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit packages available.
• Work‑life balance | Paid Time Off.
• EAP & Maven family planning program.
• 401(k) employer match biweekly.
• Self‑service payroll.
• Daily pay options available.