Skilled Maintenance (Memphis, TN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 4 weeks

8 company paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Full benefits package

Employer retirement contributions

After 1 year of service

Partially paid lunch breaks

Education advancement & Training

Job summary

Wesley Living Senior Housing in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance professional for a full-time role. Responsibilities include general maintenance, unit turns, and preventative care to keep 2,200+ residents safe and comfortable.

You will handle plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks, working with property managers to implement preventative plans, while emphasizing resident dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years in HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
• Journeyman status or equivalent in two skills preferred.
• HVAC certification required.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs including plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents (unit turns).
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure HUD/local housing code compliance and fire/safety standards.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Interact with residents respectfully and maintain privacy.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Customer service

General maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman status or equivalent in two skills

HVAC certification

Job description

Description: Skilled Maintenance - Memphis, TN Full-time | from $20.00/hour | 40 hours/ 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

• 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

• Driver's License


• High School diploma or GED


• 5 + years' experience in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work under supervision.


• Journeyman status or equivalent in two skills preferred.


• HVAC certification required.