Maintenance Assistant

Jaybird Senior Living; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves implementing a preventative maintenance program, maintaining grounds, and ensuring the functionality of facility equipment. With a focus on exemplary service, you will contribute to a meaningful mission that enhances the lives of residents. The company values growth and offers excellent benefits, including competitive pay and generous PTO. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required skills and experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with 5% Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree with 2-5 years of experience or maintenance training with 4-6 years of experience.
• Must obtain Chauffeur License within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document preventative maintenance program for facility and equipment.
• Maintain grounds and oversee repair of facility equipment.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Janitorial tasks

Transporting residents

Knowledge of Assisted Living care

Education

Associates’ Degree

Accredited maintenance training

Tools

Maintenance tools

Emergency response systems

Job description

About the Company: There are jobs – and then there are careers.

At Jaybird Senior Living, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Does this sound like you? Then, we invite you to join us.

Together we are better.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and more
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• 401k with 5% Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

What You Will Do:

• Implement and document preventative maintenance program for facility and equipment, as assigned.
• Under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator, maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.
• Maintain all areas inside the building, including offices, apartments, and common areas.
• Maintain and oversee the repair of facility equipment in order to ensure proper function.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of facility equipment in order to ensure proper function.
• Perform janitorial tasks including the reparation and maintenance of equipment and building facilities.
• Transport residents in company vehicles as scheduled. (Consent to motor vehicle records check and provide proof of auto insurance.)
• Learn and assist with maintenance on emergency response system and other computerized systems in the community.

Why You Are Qualified:

• Associates’ Degree and 2 to 5 years of related experience; or accredited maintenance training and 4 to 6 years of related experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain Chauffeur License within 30 days of hire.
• Applicable state licensure required.
• Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
• Ability to work flexible schedules in 24-hour operation including weekends.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, and other pre-employment practices as required by law. EOE.