Maintenance Assistant / Grounds Keeper - Senior Living

We are seeking a Building / Maintenance Assistant to help ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for our residents and staff. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, repairs, and assisting with facility upkeep. Ideal candidates have basic maintenance skills, the ability to troubleshoot issues, and a commitment to safety and compliance.

This position will support building upkeep projects with a strong focus on painting, touch-ups, and cosmetic repairs throughout the community.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:  

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  


• Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

 Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning.


• Work may also include: painting, plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical.


• Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies.


• Coordinate daily maintenance services with your Maintenance Director when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.


• Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of maintenance supervisory experience.


• At least 1 year of grounds keeping / landscaping experience


• Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedures, building codes and safety regulations.


• Familiar with maintenance of a building such as a nursing home, apartment complex or business facility.


• Able to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Must speak, read, and write English fluently


• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify