Maintenance Assistant

Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement community in Tuscaloosa is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, addressing maintenance requests in a timely manner, and supervising landscape maintenance. Candidates should possess mechanical aptitude and preferably have three years of experience in maintenance. Strong communication skills are essential, alongside a high school diploma or equivalent. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• At least three years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure clean and safe facility conditions.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Job Description

Become a part of a team environment where your leadership and maintenance skills can positively impact the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and communicate a philosophy that respects residents' dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality.
• Ensure that all necessary preventative maintenance tasks are completed either by personally performing them or by contracting outside providers when appropriate. Provide proper documentation of all completed work.
• Make timely repairs as needed, respond promptly to maintenance requests, and document all repairs completed.
• Perform or supervise ongoing maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance for all utilities, systems, and equipment.
• Promptly refurbish vacated apartments and document all work done.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of all equipment and supplies.
• Inventory and order maintenance supplies as needed.
• Paint apartments in a timely and professional manner once they are vacated.
• Perform or coordinate all preventative maintenance necessary to keep the community in good condition.
• Carry out any other tasks as requested by supervisors or executive personnel.

Education and Qualifications

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude, with a preference for at least three years of maintenance experience. Should be able to work effectively and make sound decisions with minimal supervision. Must possess strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively in speech.

Must be at least 21 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.

Job Highlights

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to carry out the day‑to‑day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as directed by the Executive Director, Administrator, and/or the Manager of Support Services, to ensure our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable condition.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this does not imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The absence of specific duties does not exclude them from your responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or essential to the position.

Education

Must be able to read and write in English; high school education or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

Strong preference for one year of general maintenance or carpentry experience.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; able to speak and write in English clearly; must manage the mental and emotional stress of the position; must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that adequately compensate for these senses to meet the requirements of this position; must be able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, their families, and coworkers; must meet the general health standards outlined in facility policies; must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and a maximum of 50 lbs. and be able to carry such weight reasonable distances; may be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

Ensure that work schedules are adhered to as closely as feasible.

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, regardless of how minor they may seem.

(Note: Such occurrences should be reported during the shift in which they happen.)

Complete necessary forms as required or directed by your supervisor.

Personnel Functions

Arrive for your assigned shift, including on‑call duty if necessary.

Participate in departmental and staff meetings as required or scheduled.

Carry out specific tasks according to daily work assignments.

Address residents, families, and fellow employees professionally and courteously.

Staff Development

Attend in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled or directed.

Understand OSHA standards, right‑to‑know law, and material safety data sheets.

Safety and Sanitation and Equipment Functions

Follow established fire safety and emergency procedures.

Adhere to safety precautions while performing tasks and using equipment and supplies (e.g., chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions).

Report any health or safety issues to your supervisor immediately.

Maintain and adhere to universal precaution procedures.

Follow the departmental dress code as applicable.

Keep equipment clean and properly stored at the end of each shift.

Duties

Carry out maintenance tasks within established standards and known regulatory requirements.

Complete maintenance requests promptly.

Perform any other duties as directed by supervisors or other managers.