Maintenance Assistant

The Bristal Assisted Living; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho, NY is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform property maintenance and repairs across our luxury senior living community. You will handle plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and more, with HVAC experience considered a plus.

A friendly, courteous attitude is essential when interacting with residents and families. Ideal candidates have maintenance experience, the ability to work independently or on a team, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience.
• Experience in hotel, apartment complex, residential or assisted living setting is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Kind, patient and compassionate demeanor with residents, families, and guests.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive maintenance and repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, furniture assembly).
• Handle snow removal and equipment repair; carry out preventative maintenance.
• Interact with residents, resident families, guests and team members in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC experience

Independent worker

Team player

Customer service

Strong references

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you.

Come join us! We are seeking a talented Maintenance Assistant to assist with property maintenance and repairs of our luxury assisted living community. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of property maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, furniture assembly, snow removal, equipment repair, preventative maintenance. Having HVAC experience is considered a plus. At times, you may come into contact with residents, resident families, other guests and team members, and we expect you to maintain a friendly, courteous and positive attitude at all times, so that these encounters are pleasant and professional. The care, attention to detail and superior customer service you bring to your maintenance responsibilities are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills/ Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience and skilled in one or many of the areas noted above
• Experience working in a hotel, apartment complex, residential community, assisted living community or skilled nursing facility is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Kind, patient and compassionate demeanor when encountering residents, management, family members and guests
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads and juggle many hats at the same time
• Must have a stable work history and solid references
• A minimum of a high school diploma is required, but some college or advanced training is preferred