Maintenance Technician

Description Position Summary: Receives and follows maintenance schedule and direction from the Director of Maintenance with the focus on providing a safe and clean environment for residents, associates and visitors. Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas by policing, sweeping, blowing, etc. as necessary Essential Functions: • Performs upkeep of floors including carpet cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing in a timely manner as to allow time for other duties • Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as necessary • Inspects hallways daily for needed carpet cleaning • Performs community trash removal at start of each work day • Performs all duties at a reasonable pace allowing for safety and attention to detail • Performs routine maintenance and repair throughout the community as directed to include: plumbing, replacing bulbs, check and replaces A/C filters and fuses, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc. • Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to supervisor • Report all hazardous conditions to supervisor or appropriate manager immediately • Notifies supervisor of shortage or supplies • Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors • Subject to recall after hours and to be on-call for weekends and holidays in the event that a maintenance emergency arises • Obtains proper authorization prior to the entry of any apartment • Reports all on-the-job injuries according to company procedure • When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy and resident confidentiality • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner • The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Non-Essential Functions: • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens • Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy • Attends required community meetings as required • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable • All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents Requirements Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: • High school diploma • One-year experience in a related field • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts • Must know how to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment that are necessary tools of performing the job at hand • Must be patient and able to work with ill, disabled, or emotionally upset senior residents within the community • Willing to work beyond normal working hours to get a problem solved or job completed Background Screening Requirement In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com