Maintenance Technician Hidden Springs Of McKinney

Franklin Companies; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Springs of McKinney, a senior living community in McKinney, TX, seeks an Independent Senior Living Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment and brighten residents' daily lives.

Responsibilities include floors and grounds upkeep, trash removal, and preparing units for new residents. Schedule is 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday; high school diploma and 1 year of related experience required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas.
• Maintains floors with carpet cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing.
• Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as needed.
• Inspects hallways daily for carpet cleaning needs.
• Performs community trash removal at start of each work day.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.
• Ensures vacant units are clean, functional and ready for occupancy.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor and hazardous conditions promptly.
• Maintains safety and confidentiality of residents and staff.

Skills

English fluency

Effective communication

Maintenance equipment

Patient care

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Hidden Springs of McKinney is an exciting, new senior living community in McKinney, TX, just north of Dallas. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Hidden Springs delivers a personalized and uplifting experience to everyone who lives here. Make a difference where it truly matters! Join our team as an Independent Senior Living Housekeeper, where your pride in keeping things tidy and beautiful will directly brighten our residents' daily lives.

Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday - Thursday

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Receives and follows maintenance schedule and direction from the Director of Maintenance with the focus on providing a safe and clean environment for residents, employees and visitors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas by policing, sweeping, blowing, etc. as necessary.
• Performs upkeep of floors including carpet cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing in a timely manner as to allow time for other duties.
• Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as necessary.
• Inspects hallways daily for needed carpet cleaning.
• Performs community trash removal at start of each work day.
• Performs all duties at a reasonable pace allowing for safety and attention to detail.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair throughout the community as directed to include: plumbing, replacing bulbs, check and replaces A/C filters and fuses, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, painting, etc.
• Ensures vacant units are clean, functional, and ready for occupancy, which would include general maintenance, minor repairs, appliance checks, and other tasks to prepare each home for new residents.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the supervisor.
• Report all hazardous conditions to the supervisor or the appropriate manager immediately.
• Notifies supervisor of shortage or supplies.
• Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, employees, and visitors.
• Subject to recall after hours and to be on-call for weekends and holidays in the event that a maintenance emergency arises.
• Obtains proper authorization prior to the entry of any apartment.
• Reports all on-the-job injuries according to company procedure.
• When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident's Rights to Privacy and resident confidentiality.
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.
• Attends required community meetings.
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation.
• All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Bi-lingual a plus.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Must know how to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment that are necessary tools of performing the job at hand.
• Must be patient and able to work with ill, disabled, or emotionally upset senior residents within the community.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours to get a problem solved or job completed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• One-year experience in a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Stand, sit, bend, lift, move, climb ladders and stairs up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Use hand and finger to touch, handle and feel; required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to talk and hear.
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day.