Maintenance Technician

Elite Care at Oatfield Estates is seeking a passionate and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our amazing team! The work environment we offer can’t be beat as you will have the privilege of working in someone’s home – and it just may feel like home to you too! Our employees have the opportunity and flexibility to both learn and develop on the job, while also mentoring and educational opportunities to support advancing their careers. Apply today!

About Oatfield Estates

Located in Milwaukie off Oatfield Road, prides itself on being different. Our community is a hub of activity with a charming layout and gorgeous scenery. More than 20 years ago, our founders set out to fundamentally rethink senior living. We are not a typical senior living facility run by a large corporation with thousands of employees. We are locally owned and operated. Our community is designed to provide residents with excellent care, a high quality of life, and feelings of belonging, influence, and purpose.

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Technician ensures the maintenance of all buildings, vehicles & equipment as well as yard, garden and common areas for Elite Care Communities and is responsible for maintaining the working order of all buildings including the Administration Building as assigned. The Maintenance Supervisor also insures the maintenance of all vehicles on campus including the equipment used in Gardening and Landscape. As a community representative the Maintenance Supervisor ensures the community’s image is highly regarded and takes pride and ownership of properties and maintains areas of yard, garden, common areas inside and outside the facilities including but not limited to picking up garbage and pet waste as needed, cleans ponds and fountains, touch up repairs and painting, ensuring secureness of banisters and steps/stairs and walkways, etc.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Communicate effectively and professionally with the residents, family members, staff, vendors, management.
• Purchasing and maintaining all the appliances including but not limited to: Water heaters, Dishwashers, Washing machines, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Garbage disposals, Stoves and Ovens.
• Fix all plumbing, electrical problems in each house
• Scheduled Maintenance and Inspections
• Maintains a safe working area and follow safety guidelines
• Maintains equipment and tools and ensure equipment is secured at the end of the shift
• Adhere to budget and turn in receipts to accounting by the next business day after a purchase is made
• Lead maintenance staff, leading by example
• Track work orders
• Coordinates and preforms all apartment maintenance and repair
• Skilled in repair and maintenance of household appliances, air conditioning/heating, painting/drywall, plumbing, and minor electrical
• Purchasing and procurement of all maintenance items and the installation of such items.

Requirements:

• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Must be available on call and work additional hours as needed
• Must be able to travel in company and own vehicle (as needed) between job sites and have valid driver license with acceptable driving record for insurability purposes
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work on own with little direction and complete tasks to the end
• maintenance and groundskeeper skills
• Multi-family housing experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at all times with staff, residents, family members, vendors, contractors and management, both in writing and verbally
• Must be able to operate specialized tools safely
• Must be organized with ability to multitask and prioritize/reprioritize
• Ability to be intuitive and use good common sense and make good decisions.
• Knowledge of residential fire protection systems
• Ability to do minor plumbing-like tasks and electrical repairs
• Ability to diagnose low voltage issues
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Ability to stay within a budget
• Physical Ability:
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds many times during shift
• Able to bend, push, pull, squat, twist, crawl, stoop and climb ladders continually throughout the entire workday
• Able to stay on feet for a full 8-hour shift.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner with others
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License and Good Driving Record

If you are passionate about maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for residents, we invite you to apply today and become part of our family at Elite Care!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97267 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24