Facilities Assistant

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We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Facilities Assistants. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

The Facilities Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the overall safety, appearance, and hospitality of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. This position helps ensure a welcoming and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff through daily facilities tasks and real-time communication with various departments and outside contractors. The Facilities Assistant is expected to maintain clean, organized work areas, demonstrate exceptional professionalism, and provide thorough documentation and follow-through on all assigned tasks.

Key responsibilities include supporting campus upkeep through snow removal, salting entrances, landscaping, and general cleanliness; completing minor routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks through the work order system; and managing trash, recycling, and waste areas. This role also responds to emergencies and takes appropriate action when encountering unsafe situations, which may include providing basic CPR/AED assistance or using evacuation equipment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe, positive environment for all who visit or live on campus.

We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• $0 out-of-pocket medical insurance—no copays, no deductibles, no kidding.
• A wide selection of company-paid and voluntary benefits including dental, vision, HSA/flexible spending, and many more, so you can choose what fits best.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance to help you grow your career.
• A 403(b) with company match to help you build a secure future.
• Paid vacation and sick time to prioritize rest and wellness.
• Extra ways to earn more with shift pick-up bonuses and weekend/shift differentials.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Fund in times of need.
• Referral bonuses for helping us grow our team with people you trust
• Access the money you’ve already earned before payday—giving you peace of mind when life can’t wait

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous facilities or maintenance experience preferred, with a strong hospitality and customer service focus