Maintenance Assistant

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday-Friday, Day shift
Wage: $25 DOE 

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Retirement - 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Apply now at: Arete.Jobs

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning.
• Work to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical.
• Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of painting experience required 
• Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedures, building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Familiar with maintenance of a building such as a nursing home, apartment complex or business facility.
• Able to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.

Benefits:

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.”

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.