Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living

Building / Maintenance Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 9am - 5pm

Wage: $18-$23/hour

Location: Ovation Heartwood; 470 Maxwell Plaza; Omaha, NE 68154

Apply at: www.teamavamere.com

We are seeking a Building / Maintenance Assistant to help ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for our residents and staff.

Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, repairs, and assisting with facility upkeep.

Ideal candidates have basic maintenance skills, the ability to troubleshoot issues, and a commitment to safety and compliance.

This position will support building upkeep projects with a strong focus on painting, touch-ups, and cosmetic repairs throughout the community.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:


* Perform interior and exterior painting projects including surface prep, patching, sanding, priming, and finishing.


* Prepare walls, ceilings, trim, and other surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, filling holes, and repairing minor drywall damage.


* Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc.

such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning.


* Work will also include: plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical.


* Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies.


* Service heating and cooling units/systems.


* Coordinate daily maintenance services with your Maintenance Director when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.


* Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:


* High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of maintenance supervisory experience.


* At least 1 year of hands-on painting experience, including prep work (patching, sanding, priming, and finishing)?


* Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedur...