Senior Maintenance Mechanic

erickson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Medical, dental & vision packages

PTO & volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Food & beverage discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair apartments and common areas. You will train staff on maintenance techniques and oversee neighborhood conditions to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents.

You will perform HVAC maintenance, preventive procedures, and respond to emergencies; lead a neighborhood team to maintain high standards across the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential apartment, construction, or commercial building maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of residential building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, flooring and appliances; HVAC knowledge required.
• Willingness to work scheduled and on-call overtime as necessary.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess EPA certification to handle refrigerants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC equipment as assigned.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per manufacturer recommendations.
• Respond to emergency calls for system/equipment failure.
• Serve as lead mechanic in assigned area and manage neighborhood condition.

Skills

Residential maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & plumbing

EPA refrigerant certification

Overtime readiness

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Location: Eagle’s Trace by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Senior Maintenance Mechanic, where you'll efficiently troubleshoot and repair apartments and public areas. You will train staff on maintenance techniques, oversee the condition of your assigned neighborhood, and serve as a technical resource for the team, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for our residents.

Compensation:

Starting at $28.50, based on experience

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!

How you will make an impact

• Perform necessary maintenance of HVAC equipment as assigned
• Perform all necessary scheduled preventive maintenance procedures on designated equipment while following manufacturer’s recommendation
• Respond to emergency calls for system and equipment failure
• Serve as the lead mechanic in assigned area(s) and will be responsible for the overall condition of the neighborhood(s)

What you will need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a residential apartment complex, construction, or commercial building maintenance
• Must possess a working knowledge of residential building maintenance to include, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, flooring, and appliances. Should have a working knowledge of HVAC
• Will be expected to work a reasonable amount of scheduled and “on-call” overtime as necessary
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must possess current EPA certification to handle refrigerants.

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.