Senior Living Facilities Technician

Five-Star-Senior-Livin; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Company uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistant at The Palms of Mt. Pleasant in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

This full-time role supports day-to-day maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment, handling service requests and preventive work to keep the community safe, operational, and welcoming for residents and staff. The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year maintenance experience, and knowledge of building systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year maintenance or facilities experience.
• Working knowledge of building systems including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general repairs.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, fire prevention and life safety regulations.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance calls outside normal hours.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation as required by the community.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and light housekeeping throughout the community grounds and buildings.
• Complete service requests for repairs and maintenance of apartments, common areas, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including minor plumbing, electrical repairs, appliance repair, painting, refurbishing, and carpentry.
• Assist with HVAC, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems as assigned.
• Maintain flooring, carpeting, and hard surfaces, including make-ready apartments for new residents.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Respond to maintenance-related emergencies and on-call requests outside of scheduled hours as needed.
• Ensure work complies with safety standards, OSHA guidelines, and life safety regulations.
• Monitor community grounds and buildings for safety hazards and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Communicate with leadership and team regarding work status and priorities.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent with teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

HVAC basics

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistant at The Palms of Mt. Pleasant in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

This full-time role supports day-to-day maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment, handling service requests and preventive work to keep the community safe, operational, and welcoming for residents and staff. The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year maintenance experience, and knowledge of building systems.