Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Reports to: Environmental Service Director

Compensation: $20/hr

Hours: Full Time

Position Summary

At Better Living we are committed to creating vibrant communities where residents feel valued supported and empowered to live life to the fullest. The Maintenance Assistant plays an essential role in achieving this mission by helping maintain a safe comfortable functional and welcoming environment for our residents.

In addition to assisting with the day-to-day maintenance needs of the community the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing safe and dependable transportation for residents to appointments outings shopping trips community events and other scheduled destinations.

The ideal candidate is dependable service-oriented safety-conscious and willing to assist wherever needed to support the community and enhance the quality of life of our residents.

Our Core Expectations

All Better Living team members are expected to:

• Support the mission vision and values of Better Living.
• Treat residents families visitors vendors and fellow team members with dignity respect and compassion.
• Foster a culture of hospitality teamwork safety and excellence.
• Demonstrate professionalism integrity dependability and accountability.
• Promote resident independence choice and quality of life.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulations policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with community leadership and other departments to meet the needs of residents and the community.

Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the overall maintenance safety appearance and functionality of the community. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs throughout resident apartments common areas offices and other community spaces.
• Respond promptly and courteously to maintenance requests recognizing that each request directly impacts resident comfort and quality of life.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and routine inspections as assigned.
• Help identify maintenance concerns safety hazards damaged equipment or needed repairs and report concerns appropriately.
• Assist with apartment preparation for new resident move-ins including minor repairs touch-ups installations and other assigned tasks.
• Support the upkeep and appearance of community grounds entrances common areas and exterior spaces.
• Assist with moving furniture supplies equipment and other items as needed.
• Maintain tools equipment maintenance areas and supplies in a clean organized and safe manner.
• Follow all safety procedures and immediately report significant maintenance or safety concerns to community leadership.
• Assist the Maintenance Director and community leadership with projects and other maintenance-related needs as assigned.

Transportation Responsibilities

Resident transportation is a regular responsibility of the Maintenance Assistant position. Responsibilities include:

• Provide safe courteous and reliable transportation for residents to medical appointments shopping trips outings community events and other scheduled destinations.
• Operate community vehicles safely and in accordance with Better Living policies and applicable traffic laws.
• Assist residents entering and exiting community vehicles as appropriate while promoting dignity and independence.
• Provide appropriate assistance with walkers wheelchairs mobility devices and personal belongings.
• Ensure residents are safely transported to and from their destinations and follow established transportation schedules and procedures.
• Complete required vehicle safety checks and promptly report maintenance safety or mechanical concerns.
• Help maintain community vehicles in a clean organized safe and presentable condition.
• Maintain appropriate communication with community staff regarding transportation schedules delays resident needs or changes.
• Demonstrate patience professionalism and exceptional customer service while transporting residents.
• Serve as a positive representative of Better Living while interacting with residents families healthcare providers businesses and members of the community.

Why Join Better Living

At Better Living we believe our team members make the difference. We are dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture that values collaboration professional growth accountability and meaningful relationships.

As a Maintenance Assistant your work goes beyond repairing things or driving a community vehicle. You help create a home where residents feel safe comfortable connected and cared for.

Together we enhance lives through compassionate service exceptional hospitality and a commitment to excellence.

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the community and the residents we serve.