Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM with occasional on call / weekends

*MUST BE COVID-19 VACCINATED*

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance, the Maintenance Mechanic performs general physical plant preventive and corrective maintenance work according to facility and corporate standards and procedures and all applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance with all applicable codes to ensure a safe, functionally attractive and healthy environment for the residents, families, staff and visitors of the retirement community. The program includes routine and emergency heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC); boiler maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, systems and equipment maintenance (e.g. fire alarms and call systems) and may involve grounds upkeep.

2. Assists with maintenance work order system; performs work assignments as needed. Maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical, and mechanical systems and plumbing. Coordinates with Environmental Services and Marketing departments for apartment readiness for new residents.

3. Assists with safety and inspection records including fire and safety records as established by State regulations. May coordinate State and Federal (OSHA) inspections; provides records as requested.

4. Is responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, conducting surveys and inventories, performing preventive maintenance activities, responding to resident concerns and repairing equipment. Assists with annual apartment inspections to identify any structural or environmental needs.

5. Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, closures, and locks. Patches holes, repairs ceiling and floor tile as needed to maintain building appearance. Makes minor masonry and wood repairs. Installs pictures, coat hooks, other wall hung furnishings, and equipment as requested. Inspects, operates, repairs, and maintains electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems common to institutional and residential facilities including lights, circuit breakers, motors, switches, and alarms, fans, and compressors, HVAC systems heaters, and similar equipment.

6. May maintains service/warranty records; identifies, develops and maintains rapport with
external vendors.

7. Assists departments in the community, as requested, in emergency situations.

8. Ensures timely and safe resolutions to all maintenance and emergency requests.

9. Maintains current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations about safety, equipment and
maintenance procedures. Attends continuing education classes as required.

10. Demonstrates professional work behavior, following Wesley Woods’ policies and
procedures.

11. May work with others and outside vendors to turnover apartments for future residents.

12. May work with a supervisor or administrator to assist in the creation and implementation
of the preventative maintenance plan.

13. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in physical plant maintenance (preferred)
• Will require a valid Georgia driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Knowledge and experience with HVAC, plumbing carpentry, plastering, and equipment and system maintenance (preferred)
• The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience in a retirement community preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; climb ladders; work in cramped spaces, the ability to bend, stoop and twist.

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Working Conditions

Normal long term geriatric health care residence and health care environments.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

Conditions of Employment

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu, TB testing).

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

About Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

EEO / AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.