Engineering Assistant

3107 Timberlake Road

Vestavia Hills, AL35243

The Palms at Plantation is a premier senior living community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm, and well-maintained environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a hands-on position where your work makes a difference every day, we want to hear from you!

• Conduct routine inspections of the building and grounds to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Assist with completing maintenance and repair work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on community equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair general maintenance issues and assist outside contractors with repairs as needed.
• Perform basic repairs on household and commercial appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ranges, and microwave ovens.
• Assist with maintaining electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems, and other building equipment.
• Help maintain resident apartments and common areas, including minor repairs, touch-ups, and general upkeep.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds maintenance, including watering, trimming, edging, weeding, pruning, mulching, and general cleanup.
• Keep sidewalks, entrances, paved areas, and outdoor spaces clean, safe, and attractive.
• Assist with emergency preparedness procedures and maintenance-related emergencies as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering or community leadership.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least three (3) years of related maintenance or engineering experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance, machinery, tools, and repair techniques.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, fire panels, and other building systems preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with residents, families, team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, grasp, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and exert up to 50 pounds of pressure unassisted.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and additional benefit options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work in a senior living community

If you are dependable, hands-on, and take pride in keeping buildings and grounds safe and well maintained, we would love to hear from you.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, reference verification, pre-employment drug screening, physical, and proof of employment eligibility.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.