Maintenance Technician / Make Ready

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

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.

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