Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at Freedom Village Holland, a wonderful place to work! Located just blocks from charming downtown Holland with its boutique shopping and vibrant art scene, Freedom Village retirement community in Holland, MI offers a wide variety of elegantly appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities, and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities—all minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan!

You’ll join a team with a strong work ethic, with management and co-workers who want to make a positive impact in our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders and role models will help you craft a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career. Freedom Village Holland is managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We continually strive to create an environment of trust and transparency by helping employees find a sense of purpose in their job and achieve their highest potential while providing hospitality to those who work and live at Freedom Village Holland.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Maintenance Tech is responsible for the overall upkeep of residential apartments and public areas through responsive, accurate and efficient maintenance. This will be accomplished through the performance of simple tasks that require the application of general maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools and equipment. The Maintenance Tech serves as a member of the Maintenance team that is responsible for the physical condition of the all buildings on campus.

1. Performs routine and emergency repairs in residential apartments and public areas including correcting electrical malfunctions, repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, repairing and replacing light bulbs and fixtures, repairing doors and locks, etc.

2. Assists in providing initial response for malfunction of residential HVAC equipment.
Performs resets and simple repairs as necessary.

3. Respond to emergency calls for system and equipment failure.
4. Completes all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.

5. Will assist other Maintenance personnel, when necessary, in the completion of various projects or repairs including campus snow removal.

6. Assists in maintaining proper levels of materials and supplies for the campus to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks.

7. Will be expected to work a reasonable amount of scheduled and "on-call" overtime as necessary.

8. Performs additional duties requested by the Supervisor and the Director of General
Services in order to ensure the effective and efficient operation within the community.

9. Attendance is essential to this job. Must also maintain dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance policy.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

· Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.

· Our Employee Referral Program allows you to earn additional income and bonuses for every new hire you refer.

· Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.

· Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.

· Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.

· A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.

· Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement

· Freedom Village Holland has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must possess a working knowledge of residential building maintenance to include, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, flooring and appliances. Must have knowledge of HVAC.
Must be able to effectively communicate with residents and staff. Must function under general supervision. Must be flexible and have integrity. Must possess the ability of effectively work with residents and staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School or GED. Should possess 1-2 years of maintenance experience in a residential apartment complex, commercial building construction or maintenance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift 50 pounds, over 50 pounds must use the aid of a hand truck or get assistance, and move light furniture. Standing on one's feet for a long period of time, bending and extensive walking. Ability to push and pull, climb and descend ladder to 6/8 feet or higher.