Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Willow Valley Communities | The Lakes Campus | Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, plus rotating on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Pay: $18-$24/hour, based on experience

Build a Career Where Your Work Makes a Difference

At Willow Valley Communities, our Maintenance Technicians do more than repair equipment and maintain buildings. They help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for thousands of Residents every day.

If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, learning new systems, and taking pride in a job well done, this is an opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in a community that truly values its Team Members.

Why Join Willow Valley Communities?

We believe great Team Members deserve great benefits and opportunities.

What We Offer

• 🩺 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 🏖️ Generous paid time off
• 🎉 A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• 📈 Career development and advancement opportunities
• 🏋🏽‍♂️ Access to exceptional on-site amenities, including:
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Cafés
  • Swimming pools
• ✅ Team Member appreciation and recognition events
• ✅ A supportive, team-oriented culture where your contributions matter

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping our campus operating safely and efficiently. No two days are exactly alike, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of maintenance skills.

Facility & Preventive Maintenance

• Respond to and complete work orders through our CMMS system
• Perform preventive maintenance throughout residential, healthcare, kitchen, HVAC, and community spaces
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, plumbing, appliance, and window-related issues
• Maintain required Department of Health and Life Safety documentation

Equipment & Building Systems

• Learn and assist with fire alarm and call bell systems
• Become familiar with critical HVAC, sprinkler, steam, and water shut-off locations
• Gain hands-on exposure to generators, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and commercial kitchen equipment
• Conduct routine testing of life safety and emergency equipment

Community Support & Service

• Assist with event setups and tear-downs
• Support Resident moves and furniture relocation
• Participate in snow removal efforts when needed
• Help maintain company vehicles
• Keep maintenance areas organized, safe, and professional
• Proactively replace lighting and address facility needs
• Respond to emergency situations, including fire alarms and ambulance calls
• Complete every task with a strong focus on quality, cleanliness, and customer service

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or related experience
• Basic knowledge of building systems and general maintenance practices
• Comfortable using email and Windows-based applications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• A positive, customer-focused approach when interacting with Residents and Team Members
• Willingness to learn, grow, and be part of a collaborative team

Join a Team That Cares

At Willow Valley Communities, every repair completed, every preventive maintenance task performed, and every Resident interaction helps enhance the quality of life for the people who call our community home.

If you're looking for a rewarding maintenance career where your skills are valued and your work has purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Willow Valley Communities team.