Maintenance & Facilities Technician — Growth & Impact

Reflections Retirement Community; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO

EAP & Maven program

401(k) employer match

Self‑service payroll

Daily pay options

Job summary

Heritage Woods of Freeport is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. The role is cross-trained between Maintenance and Dietary Departments to support community operations and resident care experiences.

The position is full-time, 1st shift, with a salary range of $18.25–$18.50 per hour. Prior HVAC/electrical experience and strong communication skills are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with HVAC and/or electrical systems.
• Senior living experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the community safety program and maintain a secure resident home and environment.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on equipment, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Complete maintenance requests, both scheduled and emergency, promptly.
• Repair/replace minor equipment and controls as approved by the Executive Director.
• Maintain water heaters, furnaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Support with exterior maintenance tasks.
• Conduct fire and disaster drills with residents and staff.
• Interact with residents with compassion and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Heritage Woods of Freeport is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the team. The role is cross-trained between Maintenance and Dietary Departments to support community operations and resident care experiences.

The position is full-time, 1st shift, with a salary range of $18.25–$18.50 per hour. Prior HVAC/electrical experience and strong communication skills are required or preferred.