Maintenance Technician/Assistant - FT - Benefits - Louisville

Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in Louisville, Colorado, Balfour’s Louisville senior living communities enjoy no fewer than 300 days of sunshine a year. Each community enjoys a comfortable and elegant environment with our signature amenities and services. We encourage you to join our team as we deliver exceptional service for our residents.

Schedule: Full time - flexibility needed 

What will you do in this role: 

•    Perform basic building and resident apartment maintenance, including: preventative maintenance, basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, HVAC, snow removal, etc. 

•    Perform miscellaneous errands as needed   

•    Interact with residents, families, staff, and other visitors to the community in a pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner   

•    Honor residents’ personal and property rights and maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information  

•    Assist vendors and employees with building access as requested 

You have: 

•    Must possess a general knowledge and experience of preventative maintenance, general repairs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting in a professional setting   

•    Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English concerning the mixtures of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instruction, etc.   

•    Knowledge and ability to use household and industrial washers and dryers; knowledge of commercial laundry processes, equipment, and procedures for both washing and drying materials   

•    Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary   

You might also have: 

•    Working experience in hotel, senior living or apartment building setting as a facilities or maintenance technician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions  

•    Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather)   

•    Moderate noise level   

•    Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and climb for prolonged periods   

•    Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 65 pounds; frequently lifting about 25lbs   

•    May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens   

•    Our communities provide assisted living, assisted living memory care, and skilled nursing 

•    Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander  

Health & Wellness Protocols: Until further notice, interviews will take place virtually. Newly-hired associates will complete Balfour Senior Living's New Hire Orientation virtually, then receive important training about how to keep our residents, and themselves, as healthy as possible. This includes things like hand washing and social distancing. You will also follow wellness protocols developed under guidance of health agencies before entering any of our buildings. If you have any questions regarding the current protocols, please include them in your cover letter or discuss with the Balfour representative who contacts you.

Balfour Senior Living’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that COVID-19 can cause serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect an individual. Further, an individual who becomes infected with COVID-19 could spread the virus to friends, family, co-workers, residents and others around them. Therefore, in an effort to protect our associates and our residents, all Balfour Senior Living employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment with our organization. Qualified exemption requests may be submitted to the human resources department for consideration. We are also able to assist eligible candidates in locating a vaccination site.

Why Balfour? 

•    Scheduling variety and flexibility:1st, 2nd, overnight and PRN/Flex pool opportunities available for many positions 

•    Immediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status) 

•    Medical, dental and vision plan coverage 

•    Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees 

•    Tuition Reimbursement Program 

•    Employee Referral Bonus Program 

•    Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program 

ABOUT BALFOUR SENIOR LIVING 

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States. 

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.