Maintenance Technician

Phoenix Senior Living; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking a Maintenance Tech / Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Director in daily upkeep and minor repairs across the community. Shift details are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri with every other weekend required.

Candidates should perform routine maintenance, respond to residents' needs, and coordinate with external vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Infection control procedures knowledge.
• Ability to multitask and manage stress.
• Understanding of assisted living principles.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings/flexible hours.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Tact and helpful attitude for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities Director with maintenance and upkeep of the community.
• Support minor repairs and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Inspect furniture, schedule cleanings, and perform basic repairs (plumbing, fixtures, lighting).
• Hang bulletin boards, pictures and hooks; move furniture as required.
• Log maintenance tasks, report major repairs to supervisor.
• Assist with painting, refinishing and general decor touch-ups.
• Maintain safe handling of chemicals and equipment; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Infection control

Multitasking

Stress management

Assisted living philosophy

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking a Maintenance Tech /Facilities Assistant to join their team!

Shift Details: 8:30am to 4:30pm

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