Maintenance Assistant

** Buckner Retirement Services Community: ** Parkway Place

** Location: ** Houston, TX - Onsite

** Address: ** 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077

** Job Schedule ** : Full-Time

We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a n important role in all phases of maintaining the property that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

** What you'll do: **

• Ensure maintenance of overall community and campus environment, including buildings and grounds, are met and maintained.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws. Maintain compliance with all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• repairs clogged sinks, commodes, and drains.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs and performs basic electrical repairs.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Performs basic carpentry, plumbing, and paint work.
• Assists skilled maintenance work as requested.
• Assists with staff as needed to provide assistance to residents and support to community operations.

** What you ’ll bring : **

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instruction.
• Ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Ability to stand, wall, climb stairs and ladders; and push and pull equipment. Ability to move heavy materials and equipment. Crouches, kneels, stoops, reaches, and turns over 75% of shift. .

*The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the * * essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. * * *

** About Buckner Retirement Services : **

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * *

*The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, **​age, *sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.