Maintenance Assistant
10 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job DescriptionMaintenance AssistantThe Retreat at Sunny Vista Help create a place that feels like home. At The Retreat at Sunny Vista, maintenance is about much more than fixing things—it’s about caring for the people who call our community home. We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate Maintenance Assistant to join our team and help keep our senior living community safe, comfortable, welcoming, and running smoothly. Every light you replace, every room you help prepare, and every repair you complete contributes to the quality of life of our residents. In this role, you’ll work alongside our Building Operations Manager to care for the buildings, grounds, equipment, and shared spaces throughout our community. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, lend a helping hand, and build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers along the way. What You’ll Do • Assist with routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the community., • Turn resident rooms and apartments when move-outs occur, helping prepare spaces for the next resident to feel welcomed and at home., • Help keep resident apartments and common areas safe, clean, comfortable, and well maintained., • Support basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repair projects., • Assist with grounds and outdoor maintenance as needed., • Help prepare rooms and spaces for residents, activities, and community events., • Respond to maintenance requests with patience, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help., • Follow safety procedures and help maintain a secure environment for our residents., • Work collaboratively with the maintenance and community teams.What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on, and caring. You don’t have to know everything on day one—we value a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and someone who takes pride in doing a job well. The ideal candidate: • Has some maintenance, repair, construction, facilities, or handyman experience—or a strong willingness to learn., • Is dependable and takes ownership of their work., • Can communicate respectfully with older adults, families, and coworkers., • Is comfortable working independently while also being part of a team., • Pays attention to detail and takes safety seriously., • Understands that kindness and patience are just as important as technical skills.Why This Work Matters Senior living is personal. The work you do behind the scenes has a very real impact on someone’s everyday life. A comfortable room. A safe hallway. A beautiful garden. A door that works properly. A quick response when something needs attention. These may seem like small things, but to our residents, they are part of home. If you’re someone who enjoys fixing things, helping people, and being part of a community where your work truly matters, we would love to meet you. Come be part of The Retreat at Sunny Vista—and help us make every day feel a little more like home. This is a Full-Time Position