Maintenance Assistant - Coral Gables

Job Description Job Description Luxury Senior Living Communities In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead Is looking for Maintenance Assistant for its Palace at Coral Gables Luxury Independent Living for Active Adults 1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 Best Independent Living Community in the US by the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014 The #1 Priority of this position is… To install, maintain & repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes & electrical systems that are installed in the building. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill & milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures & tools. Routinely inspect ceiling tiles, exit & overhead lights and exchange/replace as needed. Repair and maintain apartments’ furnishing, plumbing and electrical fixtures. Maintain required logs for equipment as required by the inspecting authorities. Empty building trash every afternoon & take it to the community dumpster. Qualifications A high school degree or equivalent preferred. Must have at least 3 years of maintenance experience. Healthcare or hospitality setting preferred. Ability to speak, read and write in English. Spanish preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions & procedure manuals. Basic math skills required. The Ideal Candidate Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet, resourceful and strong enough to do the job. Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, & in emergencies. Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member. Must enjoy teamwork. Have patience and ability to speak clearly with the elderly. #ZR Company Description Since 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living... Welcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us. We founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Even with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences. Helen & Jacob Shaham Founders & Owners Company Description Since 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living...\r\nWelcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us.\r\n\r\nWe founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community.\r\n\r\nEven with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences.\r\n\r\nHelen & Jacob Shaham\r\nFounders & Owners