Environmental Services Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Garland, TX 75040

Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Environmental Services (Maintenance)

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Environmental Services Assistant to join The Preserve at Spring Creek community located in Garland, TX.

The Environmental Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the Environmental Services Director with the general maintenance of the community, including all common areas, resident apartments, grounds, equipment and mechanical systems, and operating the community van. The role requires leading by example, ensuring resident quality of life, and communicating directly with residents and team members.

• Exhibit proficiency and routinely perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, masonry, drywall repair, small appliance and minor equipment repair and troubleshooting
• Promptly respond to resident apartment maintenance or repairs
• Inspect and prepare all apartments for rent‑ready status as per company policy before new residents move in
• Solicit appropriate plant maintenance estimates or bids when necessary and present to the community Executive Director and/or ESD
• Perform all required painting of apartments, general maintenance, ground maintenance and other general duties necessary to safely and properly operate the community
• Perform appropriate floor covering cleaning (e.g., shampooing, buffing, stripping, waxing, etc.)
• Establish, follow, and document a complete, routine and preventive maintenance plan for plant, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings
• Ensure all company, state, local or federal health, safety, building, fire and insurance codes or requirements are met or exceeded at all times
• Assist the ESD with maintaining an effective inventory and loss‑control program for supplies, parts, tools, and equipment of the maintenance department
• Ensure efficient and effective use of all maintenance department and community resources, human resources, outside vendors and monetary resources within established budgetary guidelines, equipment, and supplies
• Participate in community and resident programs such as the Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and new resident orientation program, as directed by the ESD
• Safely and efficiently provide transportation for residents when necessary, including for activities, appointments, events, and emergencies
• Maintain resident rights to the best of your ability
• Perform other duties that may be set by the company or specified by the ESD and/or Executive Director, completing all assigned duties which may change from time to time according to resident needs, staffing levels, and working circumstances
• Participate in all required training, orientation, meetings, and programs offered by the employer
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs

• Must be able to relate to the elderly in a positive manner
• Must be a skilled maintenance person for general maintenance duties
• Must be clean, tidy and appropriately dressed
• Must use caution in performing duties and maintain safe working practice

Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. A 401(k) plan with a competitive match is also available.

Frontier Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.