Preventative Maintenance Technician

Erickson Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401k with match

Onsite health centers

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living seeks a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support Eagle's Trace, a gated retirement community in West Houston. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance on residential and public area heat pumps, handle condensate drain repairs, and ensure smooth operation of HVAC systems.

EPA 608 certification and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Compensation starts at $17 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with 3%

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HVAC maintenance and related equipment.
• Ability to adapt to new industry techniques and equipment.
• Strong communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on residential and public area heat pumps following manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect condensate drain and pan, repair as needed, and add water-treatment tablets as required.
• Check unit operation and lubricate fan motor.
• Inspect apartment smoke detectors.
• Complete work orders promptly and document tasks with equipment details.
• Maintain adequate supplies to ensure timely task completion.
• Support supervisors with additional maintenance duties as required.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Job description

Location: Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our gated retirement community. In this role you will be responsible for the performance of scheduled comprehensive preventive maintenance procedures of residential and public area heat pumps.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $17 / hr

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures on residential and public area heat pumps, including but not limited to filter changes, visual inspection of units, etc., while following manufacturer’s recommendations
• Inspect the condensate drain and pan, along with performing any repairs found to be necessary and the addition of water treatment tablets to the condensate drain.
• Check the operation of the unit and lubricate the fan motor
• Inspect all apartment smoke detectors
• Complete all issued work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information
• Responsible for maintaining the proper levels of material/supplies necessary to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks
• Perform additional duties requested by the Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance/Maintenance & Engineering Manager to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the community

What you will need

• Basic understanding of HVAC maintenance. Must have the ability to adjust to new industry techniques and become familiar with new equipment as required
• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to effectively communicate with residents and staff

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Eagle’s Trace is a beautiful 70-acre continuing care retirement community in West Houston, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Eagle’s Trace helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.