Maintenance Assistant

Are you passionate about serving seniors?  Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? 

Clearwater at The Arboretum is a premier luxury senior living community in Austin, TX and is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits


• 401(k) contributions


• Paid Vacation and Sick leave


• Exciting opportunities to grow


• Dynamic and fast paced environment


• Culture of people first and service always

We welcome candidates with maintenance experience and a passion to make a difference in a senior's journey to aging.

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the care and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community grounds following the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the community and as directed by the Maintenance Director.

*MUST BE HVAC CERTIFIED*

Responsibilities

• Maintain, clean, and repair all equipment and property as necessary, or as directed by work orders, or supervisor to include (but not limited to): replacing light bulbs, repairing resident furniture, bathroom repair, kitchen repair, air conditioning and heater filter maintenance, and other general maintenance of the community buildings, equipment and furnishings


• Troubleshoot, identify problems and obtain materials to fully repair minor plumbing problems and all electrical difficulties including, but not limited to: wall switches, interior/exterior lighting, cover plates, receptacles, loose wiring, resident call systems, control devices, laundry and kitchen equipment


• Plan, order, and perform all interior/exterior painting and landscaping duties to ensure grounds are well kept, clean and attractive


• Maintain and repair pools/spas and equipment to ensure full operations and compliance with all governing regulations


• Responsible for apartment preparation of vacant rooms including but not limited to, replacing window treatments, painting/caulking, shampoo carpets and other electrical, plumbing and carpentry as needed


• Keep work areas safe by posting proper signs and free of hazardous objects such as protruding tools, chemicals, etc. – putting all equipment away as soon as the job that requires it is finished.


• Use all appropriate safety and protective equipment and supplies when performing job duties, reporting any health, safety and/or sanitation concerns to a supervisor


• Monitor the overall security of the community, including any/all entry and exit doors


• Ensure that all maintenance and storage areas (equipment room, paint room, etc.) are clean, safe and organized with all chemicals, tools, paints, etc. properly sealed, labeled and stored


• Follow all established techniques, procedures and policies for properly storing, using and mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning, and for the proper disposal of waste 


• Follow all established PPE (personal protective equipment) policies when handling chemicals and/or cleaning; including wearing gloves, masks, aprons, etc.

Qualifications

• AA degree or Bachelor’s preferred or combination of education and experience supervising others in a senior living, property management or hospitality environment


• HVAC Certification required


• Minimum five to seven years of maintenance experience in senior living, property management, hospitality, or related industry to include the maintenance, handling, upkeep, and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural matters


• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget


• First Aid Certification preferred


• Background clearances as required by government regulations


• Must meet health requirements, including TB 

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.