Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to ensure community upkeep. Responsibilities include general maintenance, safety inspections, and assisting with service equipment. This role offers flexibility as a per diem position, with an emphasis on skills in maintenance and effective communication.

Benefits

Company-paid telemedicine service

On-Demand Pay

Discount and rewards program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in residential maintenance.
• Experience with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for light fixtures, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Inspect building and grounds for safety hazards.
• Assist in maintaining service equipment and preventative maintenance records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Career Opportunities with Sagora Senior Living Inc.

Community: Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen

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 Associates Matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members for upward movement within the company and in their careers. We are certified as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys! Apply now to join our dedicated team who cares, just like you!

Our Core Values areCommitment, 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!

• Company-paid telemedicine service through Teladoc for all Full-Time 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!
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Associate 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! Our residents have so much wisdom to share!

Community Name: Elison of Orchard Glen

Address: 6055 Armor Duells Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127

Phone number: 716-662-5544

Status (FT/PT/PRN): PRN

Shift(s): This is a per diem position so you must be available on an as-needed basis.

Starting Pay: $18.45

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.