Maintenance Assistant

Serve with Pride. Protect with Care. Build a Legacy. At Legacy Senior Living, our mission is to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll play a key role in preserving the beauty, safety, and functionality of our community—helping to make every space feel like home. Your hands-on work ensures that residents live in an environment that reflects Legacy's values: honor, faith, integrity, and excellence. Your Role in the Legacy Mission As a Maintenance Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the upkeep of the building, equipment, and grounds. You'll respond promptly to repair requests, assist with preventative maintenance, and ensure that all systems operate safely and efficiently. Through your commitment to quality and safety, you'll help maintain the comforting environment our residents deserve—and uphold Legacy's promise to serve with purpose and pride. What You'll Do Building and Grounds Maintenance Ensure that the residence and grounds are in excellent repair, providing a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and team members. Carry out preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and preserve equipment longevity. Inspect the residence and grounds regularly, promptly identifying and reporting any areas in need of repair. Check for maintenance requests daily and respond to all repair concerns quickly and courteously. Prepare apartments or rooms for new residents, ensuring all fixtures, lighting, and systems are functioning properly. Assist with the setup and cleanup of community events and programs. Support lawn care, landscaping, and seasonal grounds maintenance. Assist with other maintenance or housekeeping duties as assigned. Maintenance of Systems Assist with regular testing and documentation of fire protection and resident security systems as required by code. Help maintain and monitor the HVAC system to ensure comfortable temperatures throughout the community. Ensure all lighting fixtures are working properly and that replacement bulbs or parts are installed promptly. Support plumbing system maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. Troubleshoot minor electrical, plumbing, or mechanical issues and escalate concerns when needed. Ordering & Inventory Maintain and organize supply and storage areas, keeping them neat, clean, and fully stocked. Track maintenance supplies and tools, reporting shortages or replacement needs to the supervisor. Ensure materials and equipment are stored securely to prevent injury or misuse. Regulatory Compliance & Safety Comply with all OSHA, MSDS, and residence safety codes and regulations. Follow community policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors. Ensure proper handling and disposal of trash, hazardous materials, and recyclables. Participate in required safety and emergency preparedness training. Why You'll Love It Here At Legacy Senior Living, you'll be part of a mission that values both craftsmanship and compassion. Your work will have a direct impact on residents' comfort and well-being—and you'll find pride in knowing your hands make a difference every day. Who You Are A dependable, hardworking professional with a heart for service Skilled in basic maintenance, repairs, and preventive care of building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) Detail-oriented, organized, and safety-minded Able to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks safely and efficiently A team player who communicates clearly and professionally Previous experience in maintenance or facility operations preferred Must pass background checks and meet all state and company requirements Join Our Legacy If you take pride in your work, care deeply about serving others, and want to help create a place that feels like home—join Legacy Senior Living , where every repair, every detail, and every day matters. Physical Job Requirements To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will: Stand/walk up to eight hours a day Sit up to two hours a day Frequently support up to 70 pounds Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds Frequently kneel, bend, and reach Qualifications Minimum of one year general maintenance experience Possess an understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems Desire to work with older adults Perform residence maintenance services, and keep the residence and grounds in good repair. Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, prepare vacant rooms/apartments for new residents, and respond promptly to all repair needs.