Maintenance Technician (Memphis, TN)

Wesley Living Senior Housing; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company Holidays

Floating Holidays

Benefits Package

Retirement Contributions

After 1 year

Lunch Breaks

Education & Training

Job summary

Wesley Living is seeking a compassionate Maintenance Technician in Memphis, TN for a full-time role. You will perform general and advanced maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, ensuring residents have safe, well-maintained homes.

This position offers a preventative maintenance plan in collaboration with the property manager, after-hours emergency availability, and opportunities to grow within a faith-based senior living community that values service, compassion, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and basic carpentry repairs.
• Unit turns: prep vacant apartments for new residents, including painting and deep cleaning.
• Preventative maintenance: inspect common areas and mechanical rooms.
• Regulatory compliance: meet housing authority and HUD standards; follow fire and safety codes.
• Emergency response: availability for after-hours emergencies.
• Resident relations: interact with residents with patience and respect during repairs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Driver's license

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Description: Maintenance Technician - Memphis, TN Full-time | $20.00/hour I 40 hours per week

Wesley Living is a faith-based organization that has been managing affordable senior living communities in the Memphis area and beyond for over 50 years. We strive to follow our core values of Service, Compassion, and Integrity in all that we do. Guided by a desire to serve, our team members strive to make each day the best experience possible for the over 2,200 residents who call a Wesley Living community home. We’d love to have you join us in serving these deserving seniors

Our Team Members Enjoy Various Benefits Such As

• A generous PTO program (up to 4 weeks); accrual beginning immediately
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• A Full Benefits Package
• Employer Retirement Contributions*
• After 1 year of service
• Partially Paid Lunch Breaks
• Education Advancement & Training

We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and dependable individual who can use their interpersonal and customer service skills to serve the elderly by performing general and advanced maintenance work in and around the property including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work. In our low-income senior living community, your job is about more than just fixing leaks and making repairs; it's about making sure our residents can live with dignity in a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home. You will ensure development and execution of a preventative maintenance plan in conjunction with your property manager in accordance with current Policies and Procedures. Problem solving, time management, leadership, teamwork, and budgeting skills are necessary. Familiarity with computers and electronics are desired.

Key Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Perform routine repairs including plumbing (leaky faucets, toilet clogs), electrical (bulb replacement, outlet repair), HVAC troubleshooting, and basic carpentry.
• Unit Turns: Efficiently prep vacant apartments for new residents, including painting, flooring repairs, and deep cleaning.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections of common areas and mechanical rooms to catch issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain the property to meet local housing authority and HUD standards. Ensure all fire codes and safety regulations are strictly followed.
• Emergency Response: Availability for after-hours emergencies.
• Resident Relations: Interact with senior residents with patience and respect, often entering their homes to perform repairs while ensuring their comfort and privacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to background and drug screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 years of Maintenance Experience
• HVAC certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Driver’s License