Maintenance Tech

Burcham Hills; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Rewarding hospitality driven environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse culture

Option to be paid daily

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition programs

Beautiful resort-like campus

Job summary

A senior living community in East Lansing is seeking a Maintenance Tech to provide maintenance and repairs in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include HVAC maintenance, plumbing, electrical repairs, and grounds work. Ideal candidates will have a Type 1 refrigeration certificate, experience in maintenance, and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a rewarding team that positively impacts the lives of seniors. Competitive benefits available for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Current Type 1 (or greater) refrigeration certificate preferred.
• Experience with general maintenance functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance throughout the building/community.
• Perform HVAC unit preventative maintenance and repair.
• Conduct plumbing repairs including toilets and sinks.
• Repair electrical items including fluorescent lighting.
• Assist with grounds work such as shoveling and weeding.
• Painting and renovation tasks as needed.
• Perform janitorial and floor care using various tools.

Skills

General maintenance functions

Ability to communicate effectively

Team collaboration

Independent work capability

Education

Type 1 refrigeration certificate

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a few vacancies for Maintenance Tech to work a Full-Time schedule. In this position an Maintenance Tech will provide general maintenance throughout building/community and in addition to but not limited to the following duties:

• Work with appropriate staff to recommend or plan repairs, improvements, etc. for maintenance-related areas.
• HVAC unit preventative maintenance and repair
• Plumbing repairs – includes fixing toilets, sinks, drains
• Electrical repairs – include changing overhead fluorescent lighting, TV/VCR installations, checking electrical outlets
• Furniture and other items requested to be moved or repaired
• Grounds work (sweeping, shoveling, loading bags of salt into tractor, salting with tractor or by hand, weeding, picking up items around the grounds, etc.)
• Painting/renovation (examples include installing equipment, removing installed items, etc.)
• Janitorial/floor care, using floor scrubber, broom, vacuum, etc.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications: Has a current Type 1 (or greater) refrigeration certificate is preferred. Experience with general maintenance functions. Ability to deal tactfully and communicate with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Ability to work in a multi-faceted role. Ability to work independently to ensure maintenance repairs, issues are resolved appropriately and safely. Ability to work 8-hour shifts and extended or flexible hours, as necessary. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31 st day of employment if Full Time
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.