Maintenance Technician

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier is seeking a Maintenance Tech / Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Director in maintaining the community. The role covers routine repairs, inspections, and coordinating with vendors to keep common areas, suites, and equipment in excellent condition.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Weekend, evening, and flexible hours are required to meet peak service times; a customer-focused mindset and good

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of job-related experience required.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings and flexible hours.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review the maintenance log daily and complete tasks.
• Inspect furniture and coordinate maintenance with vendors.
• Perform minor repairs (plumbing, lighting, fixtures) as needed.
• Hang bulletin boards and install fixtures in suites/offices.
• Coordinate with Facilities Director, Executive Director and vendors.
• Touch up paint, refinish furniture and move items as required.
• Follow safety procedures for cleaners and power equipment.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet.
• Adjust heating, cooling and ventilation as needed.
• Gather and empty trash; remove debris from outdoor areas.
• Notify supervisor of major repairs via maintenance log.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Weekend availability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier is seeking a Maintenance Tech /Facilities Assistant to join their team!

Shift Details

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

PURPOSE

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the community. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with minor repairs; collaborating in the identification, inventory and repairs as required of both large, small and on-going maintenance projects.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facility Services

• Review the maintenance log daily and complete any task which are in the scope of your job duties (initial and date each task as completed)
• Conduct inspections of furniture and providing appropriate maintenance and schedule detail cleanings with vendors
• Complete minor repairs such as replacement of faucet washers and spindles, faulty window latches, broken tank toilet handles, unplugging clogged toilets and drains, changing light bulbs, tightening loose hinges or door mechanisms, diagnostic & repair of stand-alone saflok door lock units i.e. batteries replacement and general maintenance
• Perform task that involve hanging of bulletin boards, pictures, coat hooks and necessary items in resident’s suites and associate’s offices
• Acts as the liaison with respect to the Facilities Director, Executive Director and external vendors
• Responsible for touch up paint jobs, furniture refinishing, furniture moving, transportation of extraneous materials for elimination to proper sites
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• One (1) year job related experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Demonstrating tact and a helpful attitude are necessary pre-requisites for a customer-service oriented environment