Building Mechanic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Timely completion of routine repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders throughout the community.


• Monitor and adjust refrigeration equipment as assigned.


• Perform preventative maintenance and adjustments for building, regular wear and tear, windows, doors, locks, and smoke detectors, equipment, and machinery.


• Maintain community fire and life safety systems and equipment; respond to emergencies according to Mather policies and procedures.


• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance including grounds clean-up, snow removal and salting, maintain light fixtures.


• Detects malfunctions through observation audio and visual.


• Inspects, repair and ensures interior lighting, resident HVAC, elevators, and dining equipment are functioning to code and manufacturer recommendations.


• Conducts routine water management systems tests per building code as assigned.


• Assist with vendor services management, including building escorts, access, service coordination, and closeout.


• Perform/Assist in unlocks, room set-ups/tear downs, receiving/delivery of packages.


• Monitor the community through regular tours to ensure safety and security of residents, guests, and staff.


• Attend and maintain required training to maintain proficiency and acquire advanced skills.


• Provides and coordinates contractors’ support in the execution of building services.


• Maintains documentation of inspections, deficiencies, through written procedures and workorder database.


• Maintains inventory of cleaning and repair supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience


• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills


• Working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, elevator, and generators.


• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook

Preferred:

• Trade school diploma

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.


• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)


• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)


• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Paid Parental Leave


• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


• Extended illness benefits


• Employee wellness programs


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more. 

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.