Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living in Huntsville, AL seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Director in keeping the community and equipment in good working order. You will assist across facilities, grounds, and units, promoting safety and high-quality upkeep for residents.

Qualifications include 6 months of residential maintenance experience, knowledge of carpentry/plumbing/painting, and ability to lift 50–100 lbs. A valid driver's license is required; after-hours availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience in residential maintenance items.
• Experience with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, painting, changing light fixtures, and general building maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of building and fire safety.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, high attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Moderate to heavy exertion regularly; ability to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs; available after hours.
• Must possess or obtain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders as directed by the Maintenance Director (light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, carpentry, drywall).
• Maintain community areas—grounds, fences, parking, ditches, houses, pools, spas, appliances, HVAC, lifts.
• Maintain service equipment, power tools, and kitchen equipment.
• Track repairs in the work order system and maintain preventive maintenance records.
• Conduct daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment.
• Promote safety for residents, visitors, and staff by addressing hazards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Light fixtures

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director with the overall maintenance and appearance of the community, ensuring that the community and related equipment is in good working order.

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

• Community Name: Lynridge of Huntsville
• Address: 4801 Whitesport Cir SW
• Phone number: [phone]
• Status: Full-time

Shift(s)

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders as requested by the Maintenance Director to include changing light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, light carpentry, fixing sheet rock, and other general maintenance duties as assigned
• Assist with maintenance of all areas of the community including grounds, fences, parking areas, ditches, community houses, swimming poos, spas, furniture, appliances, HVAC, and lift stations
• Assist with maintenance of service equipment, power equipment, tools, and kitchen equipment
• Assist with maintenance of preventative maintenance records on each residential unit and utilize work order system to track all repairs
• Conduct daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment
• Promote safety of residents, visitors, and associates by identifying and resolving potential hazards
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills/Requirements

• 6 months of work experience in a position handling residential maintenance items
• Experience working with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, painting, changing light fixtures, and other general building maintenance
• Thorough understanding of building and fire safety
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and high attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, family, and staff
• This position requires moderate to heavy exertion on a regular basis and will require candidates to be able to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs as well as be available after hours
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.