Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Description

Assures maintenance of Community, including building exterior and interior, grounds, walkways, driveways, and parking lot. Turns apartments to rent-ready condition in a professional and timely fashion. Performs preventative maintenance duties. Performs emergency preparation and response duties. Performs hazard communication duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ verifiable hands‑on maintenance experience in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, dry wall repairs, etc. is necessary.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate emergency building repairs at Hawthorn-managed Communities; includes contacting and contracting subcontractors to complete repairs in conjunction with Hawthorn Regional support.
• Must be able to train Community Management Teams in the operations of emergency systems.
• Experience in the safe handling and use of tools normally used in construction, maintenance and landscaping.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required along with proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder, work at various levels of height, and occasionally crawl in small, confined spaces.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work with and provide maintenance repairs for residents of retirement community.

• Embodies a patient and creative attitude with the ability to “think outside the box.”
• Demonstrates a commitment to and respect for all individuals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work duties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions with co‑workers and residents of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work efficiently and pleasantly in an extremely busy work environment, to deal with difficult situations in a calm manner and be a team player.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
• Meets state or provincial health related requirements (as applicable for position).

• None

• Regular, on‑site, attendance and punctuality is required as scheduled.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge of the Hawthorn Senior Living Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and standards.

• Turn apartments to rent‑ready condition in a professional and timely fashion.
• Assures maintenance of Community exterior, including building, lawn, plant and/or flower beds, walkways, driveways, and parking lot, by performing or supervising maintenance tasks or facilitating such performance by outside maintenance services personnel.
• Assures maintenance of Community interior, including resident apartments, common areas, offices, storage rooms, and kitchen, by performing or supervising maintenance tasks or facilitating such performance by outside maintenance services personnel.
• Inspects Community daily so as to promptly address maintenance concerns.
• Monitors Maintenance Log daily so as to promptly address maintenance concerns.
• Performs all duties associated with TELS preventative maintenance program.
• Implements and assures adherence to maintenance programs such as HVAC‑related, carpet‑related, mold‑related, etc.
• Repairs Community equipment or facilitates repair by outside maintenance services personnel, including but not limited to furnaces, air conditioners, HVAC units, water heaters, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
• When necessary to successfully complete a maintenance task, must have ability to climb a ladder, work at various levels of height, crawl into small, confined spaces and work in various weather conditions.
• Perfo…