Maintenance Tech

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a few vacancies for Maintenance Tech to work a Full or Part-Time schedule with weekend availability. In this position an Maintenance Tech will provide general maintenance throughout building/community and in addition to but not limited to the following duties:

• Work with appropriate staff to recommend or plan repairs, improvements, etc. for maintenance-related areas.
• HVAC unit preventative maintenance and repair
• Plumbing repairs – includes fixing toilets, sinks, drains
• Electrical repairs – include changing overhead fluorescent lighting, TV/VCR installations, checking electrical outlets
• Furniture and other items requested to be moved or repaired
• Grounds work (sweeping, shoveling, loading bags of salt into tractor, salting with tractor or by hand, weeding, picking up items around the grounds, etc.)
• Painting/renovation (examples include installing equipment, removing installed items, etc.)
• Janitorial/floor care, using floor scrubber, broom, vacuum, etc.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Has a current Type 1 (or greater) refrigeration certificate is preferred.
• Experience with general maintenance functions.
• Ability to deal tactfully and communicate with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted role. Ability to work independently to ensure maintenance repairs, issues are resolved appropriately and safely.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts and extended or flexible hours, as necessary.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively.