Established in 2000, Atlanta-based Parc Communities is a premier operator of upscale, full-service senior living communities. A leader in hospitality-enriched senior living, Parc Communities specializes in developing and operating high-end independent living, assisted living and memory care properties. Featuring prime settings, innovative designs and state-of-the-art lifestyle options, Parc Communities serves residents and their families with an abiding tradition of “ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” This culture of service extends to our associates, making Parc Communities an employer of choice.
The Building Services Technician ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds through routine procedures and special work orders.
REPORTS TO:
Department: Building Services
Primary: Building Services Director
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
SALARY: $21.00
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Handyman skills
- Knowledge of OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
- Knowledge of fire and safety procedures and knowledge of HVAC
- Ability to repair minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical problems
- Inspect resident apartments for potential problems and hazards, report concerns to Building Services Director
- Enjoy working with older adults
- Ability to convey a positive and professional image to residents, family members, visitors, and co-workers
- Ability to be a self-starter and motivated to initiate and complete tasks independently. Exhibit initiative beyond specific instructions and ability to turn-key projects
- Perform janitorial tasks including the reparation and maintenance of equipment and building facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Respond to and complete resident work orders, ensuring quality of service to maximize resident satisfaction
- Perform work needed to ready apartments for move-in as assigned
- Perform general maintenance projects as assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, carpentry work, painting, equipment repair and outside landscaping maintenance
- Knowledgeable of all property emergency, safety/disaster plans and procedures
- Respond promptly to emergencies
- Maintain office, shops, storage, and mechanical areas to Parc Communities standards
- Advise management of any concerns regarding resident safety
- Serves “on call” on weekends and after normal working hours
- All other duties as assigned by the Building Services Director or General Manager
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly
- Ability to execute under pressure
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, and families and visitors
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, employees and community operations
- Ability and desire to work as a team member and provide services to residents
- Employees will always work to the standards defined in the Parc 20 Basics, The Four Steps of Service, and the Parc Communities Credo
- Neat appearance, adherence to dress code and good personal hygiene is expected
- Promote Parc Communities in a positive way
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds & 35' ladder using proper body mechanics
- Must be able to climb a ladder
- Walk 5 to 10 miles a day and carry back-pack weighing 15 to 20 pounds
- Mobility is necessary to sit, stand, walk, and tour the community by foot
- Must be able to climb and descend stairs
- Work area may be subject to frequent distractions and interruptions
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Inclement weather conditions may be experienced
- Requires working weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime, as appropriate
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas
- Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc
- Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents/patients, family members, personnel, visitors, etc
- Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual
It is the policy of Parc Communities to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
