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Wesley House Assisted Living
Maintenance Worker
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,176 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Overview:
We are looking to hire a maintenance worker to join our staff and take responsibility of an assisted living facility. Job duties consist of apartment make readies and/ or remodels. Apartment make ready experience a must. Perform daily maintenance tasks as assigned. Knowledge of basic residential construction a must. Some light plumbing and electrical experience would be helpful, HVAC experience would be helpful but not required. You will be working in and around elderly residents and their homes. Extreme courtesy and customer service are a must. This is a state licensed facility, background checks will be performed. Must be able to perform job with little to no supervision. You will be on call 24/7.Duties:
- Apartment make readies, i.e. painting, drywall, carpentry
- Perform repairs and maintenance tasks, including light electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general repairs, i.e. changing light bulbs, air filters, etc.
- Be able to see, diagnose and solve basic problems that will arise in a residential setting
- Respond to maintenance requests from staff and tenants
- Coordinate with external contractors when necessary
- Provide excellent customer service to staff, tenants, and visitors
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in facilities maintenance and/or apartment make readies
- Proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for maintaining safe and functional facilities, we encourage you to apply for the position of Maintenance Person.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00- $20.