Maintenance Assistant - Part-time- 1st shift

Reflections Retirement Community; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Reflections Retirement Community is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for the Heritage Woods of Gurnee campus. This part-time, first-shift role supports safety and upkeep, including preventative maintenance across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

You will respond to requests promptly, perform exterior tasks, and participate in fire drills while engaging residents with warmth, compassion, and dignity in every interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in HVAC systems and/or electrical is required.
• Prior senior living experience is desired.
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the community safety program and maintains a secure resident home and environment.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and equipment.
• Completes maintenance requests, both scheduled and emergency, quickly and efficiently.
• Performs exterior maintenance duties and participates in fire and disaster drills with residents and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems experience

Electrical systems experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Heritage Woods of Gurnee - Gurnee, IL 60031
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Director, our Maintenance Assistant oversees the Community safety program and maintains a secure resident home and working environment in compliance with policy and regulations
• Sustains a preventative maintenance program to maintain proper functioning of all Community equipment, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Completes all maintenance requests, both scheduled and emergency, quickly and efficiently
• Performs exterior maintenance duties
• Performs fire and disaster drill activities with residents and team members
• Engages with residents in a compassionate and impactful manner, cultivating a warm and supportive environment where the values of love, compassion, and dignity are reflected in every interaction

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required
• Experience in HVAC systems and/or electrical required
• Prior Senior living experience desired
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
• EAP & wellness programs
• 401(k) with biweekly employer match*
• Outside-In Employee Referral Program
• Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off*
• Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)

*Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)