Grounds/Maintenance Assistant

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

Position is primarily responsible for performing routine interior and exterior maintenance functions as it pertains to grounds, building maintenance and assisting residents with gardening as needed. This position comes under the leadership of the senior groundskeeper and maintenance supervisor. 

The hours for this position are 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

The pay is $25/hr

• Responsible for hanging Venetian blinds, curtain rods and drapes, towel racks, pictures, mirrors, shelves, wall lamps, etc., as assigned.
• Assist the senior groundskeeper with daily care of the grounds. This includes removal of all trash from the parking lot and other outside areas.
• Assist with leaf removal, power washing of sidewalks and building entrance, weeding and trimming of trees and hedges.   
• Assist the residents with the care of their garden boxes and other areas requiring daily assistance.
• Make minor repairs (unstop toilets, repair garbage disposal, etc.) as needed.  Major repairs should be referred to Maintenance Technicians.
• Assist in repair of personal items for residents as skill level allows.
• Perform maintenance checks to ensure that plumbing, lights, outlets, and   appliances are all in working order, as well as doorknobs and blinds, closet and cabinet doors and drawers, etc. for pre-move-in turnover, and yearly thereafter.
• Assist in the clean-up of floods and other facility restoration needs.
• Assist in the removal of snow and ice.
• Must alert Human Resources or the Department Director of any change in driving record, including but not limited to accidents and tickets for traffic violations.

• Must have knowledge of the requirements for repairing furniture, fixing pictures, repairing blinds, and similar projects.
• Must have experience assisting with exterior grounds maintenance.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, and visitors.
• Must be generally familiar with gasoline and electrical motors, electrical wiring, heating equipment, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
• At least two years’ experience working within a maintenance setting performing similar tasks.
• Education/certification in one of the maintenance trades and/or grounds is preferred. 

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.