Maintenance Assistant

The Bristal; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,996; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho, NY is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to handle plumbing, carpentry, electrical and general property upkeep across our luxury community.

The role emphasizes friendly resident service, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team. HVAC experience is a plus; high school diploma required; college or training preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience in one or more areas.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, furniture assembly and other repairs.
• Snow removal, equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
• Interact with residents and guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Support quality of life and well-being through attentive maintenance service.

Education

High School Diploma

Some college or advanced training

Job description

Pay or shift range: $21.50 to $22.50 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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!

Responsibilities

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 and 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.

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

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

• High School or better.
• Technical/other training or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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