Job Description

When you work at Asbury Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Asbury Village is recruiting for a hospitality focused Maintenance Technician to join our team!

The primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to service and maintain the physical properties and mechanical systems of the Village.

The Technician must have a broad range of skills and knowledge to address a variety of “handyman” maintenance issues that arise including household appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, as well as the skill to deal with basic HVAC systems and equipment. This position requires a good mechanical aptitude.

Technicians also assist with snow removal as needed, and various special assignments/activities associated with special Village events and promotions (table and equipment set-up, putting up holiday banners, holiday decorating, etc.). The Maintenance Technician position requires that you will be flexible on an On Call basis to meet emergency needs that may occur outside regular hours. The Technician will have a means of contact (home telephone or Village provided pager) when On Call. The Technician will work in areas occupied by residents, staff, and guests.

Essential Functions

• Able to read and write and follow detailed directions.
• Demonstrate independent judgment, common sense, and critical thinking.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to handle multiple task assignments.
• Looking for a candidate with **one or more of these skill sets**: general carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs common to households and multi-unit buildings.
• Knowledge and skill to use tools and equipment safely.
• Knowledge and compliance with general safety and OSHA rules to ensure staff safety.
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant people skills that consistently displays patience, courtesy, and respect of others.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and take action to correct and/or prevent risk to others.
• Good physical and mental health is required.

Working Conditions: Job responsibilities require heavy physical exertion, including continuous walking, standing, bending, reaching and pushing/pulling, and the frequent lifting and carrying of heavy (26 to 60 pounds) to very heavy (61 to 100 pounds) loads. Job responsibilities may require frequent exposure to uncomfortable temperature levels, variable lighting, above-average noise levels, and/or unpleasant/irritating substances. Exposure to hazardous and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions is moderate.

Qualifications:

• High school education with some technical or mechanical training or experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in a position that involved some or all of the scope of duties for this position desired.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with safe driving record.
• Experience with HVAC and/or Carpentry

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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