Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; Full time

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 are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

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 pools, 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.

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