Maintenance Mechanic I

Erickson Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO + volunteer hours

401k match

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is opening Emerson Lakes in Lakewood Ranch, FL, and seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold resident comfort and safety across apartments and common areas. You will handle routine and emergency repairs, including electrical, plumbing, lighting, and HVAC tasks, contributing to a premier continuing care retirement community.

Two years of maintenance experience in similar settings is required, with knowledge of building systems and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a residential apartment complex, commercial building setting, or construction-related industry.
• Working knowledge of residential building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, flooring and appliances.
• Working knowledge of HVAC.
• Experience in Home Health environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt responses to resident work orders and maintenance requests.
• Support General Services' visibility and problem-solving reputation within the community.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs in apartments and public areas (electrical, plumbing, lighting, appliances).
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Residential maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical experience

Communication skills

Physical strength

Job description

Location:

Emerson Lakes by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic, a dynamic, driven professional who will play a critical role in the grand opening of Emerson Lakes, one of Erickson Senior Living’s most anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida. In this role you’ll be responsible for the upkeep of residential apartments and public areas on our beautiful campus. Your work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, ensuring they have a comfortable and safe place to call home.

Emerson Lakes will be a premier, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community designed to serve more than 1,500 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. This gated community will feature an impressive array of amenities, including multiple restaurants, a stunning outdoor swimming pool, a cutting-edge fitness center, an onsite medical center, and much more.

Join us in shaping a thriving, engaging and high-quality living experience for the residents who will call Emerson Lakes home.

What we offer

• Compensation: commensurate with experience starting at $22.00 per hour.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Provide prompt responses to resident’s maintenance work orders
• Contribute to the General Services’ team visibility and reputation for problem solving and enhancing the resident living experience
• Perform routine and emergency repairs in residential apartments and community public areas, including electrical malfunctions, repair/replace plumbing and lighting fixtures, and other maintenance needs that arise
• Perform necessary maintenance of HVAC equipment, including scheduled preventive maintenance and responding to emergency calls

What you will need

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a residential apartment complex, commercial building setting, or construction-related industry
• Must possess a working knowledge of residential building maintenance to include, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, flooring and appliances
• Must have working knowledge of HVAC
• Experience in Home Health environment preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate with residents and staff
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Please read : The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info/flclearinghouse.com

Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46-acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Emerson Lakes helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow!

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.