Maintenance Technician / Make Ready

HarborChase, LLC.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase, LLC. is seeking a maintenance associate to uphold a safe, clean environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include flooring upkeep, basic repairs, and routine inspections to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires clear communication with management and residents, willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks across the community.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, and families.
• Experience using a wide variety of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Willing to work beyond normal hours to solve problems or complete tasks.
• Patient and able to work with ill, disabled, or emotionally upset senior residents.
• Committed to safety and following company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs upkeep of floors including cleaning, deodorizing, and sanitizing.
• Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as required.
• Inspects hallways daily for carpet cleaning needs.
• Performs community trash removal at start of each work day.
• Performs maintenance tasks in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and related areas as directed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and hazardous conditions immediately.

Skills

Effective communication

Maintenance equipment operation

Safety awareness

Time management

Resident/customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

1 year related field experience

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Receives and follows maintenance schedule and direction from the Director of Maintenance with the focus on providing a safe and clean environment for residents, associates and visitors. Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas by policing, sweeping, blowing, etc. as necessary

Essential Functions:

• 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, etc.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to supervisor
• Report all hazardous conditions to supervisor or appropriate manager immediately
• Notifies supervisor of shortage or supplies
• Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, 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
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings as required
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma
• One-year experience in a related field
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, 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

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com