Maintenance Assistant

Sagora Senior Living; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Pay advance (On-Demand Pay)

Discount program

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Assistance program

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Meal tickets

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant at Lynridge of Waco to support the Maintenance Director in keeping the community and equipment in good working order. This role covers routine tasks across the community and requires a hands-on approach to maintenance.

Join a team that values Residents First and a safe, quality-centered environment. You will perform basic repairs, assist with grounds, and help maintain safety standards while supporting residents and staff.

Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience in a position handling residential maintenance items.
• Experience with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, painting and related tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders by Maintenance Director: change light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, carpentry and more.
• Maintain all community areas including grounds, fences, parking areas and facilities.
• Maintain service and kitchen equipment and tools.
• Track repairs in the work order system and update maintenance records.
• Daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment.
• Promote safety for residents, visitors, and staff by identifying hazards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Sheet rock

Safety awareness

English communication

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

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 team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

Commitment, 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!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for 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!


• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance


• Flex Spending Account


• Dependent Care Flex Plan


• Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!


• Paid time off and Holiday pay


• Team Member 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 who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Lynridge of Waco

Address: 5317 Speegleville Rd

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time

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 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.