Utility Aide

Position Summary

The Utility Aide is a member of the Maintenance Department who supports the upkeep, cleanliness, safety, organization, and day-to-day physical operations of the assisted living and/or memory care community under the direction of maintenance leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Director or designee with routine maintenance tasks, basic repairs, preventive maintenance, and community upkeep within demonstrated competency.
• Assist with apartment turns, room setups, furniture movement, deliveries, storage organization, and preparation of spaces for new residents.
• Perform routine grounds and exterior upkeep such as litter removal, light landscaping support, and maintaining clean entrances and service areas.
• Collect and transport trash, recycling, boxes, or bulk items to designated disposal areas as assigned.
• Assist with replacing light bulbs, filters, batteries, hardware, and other basic maintenance items when trained and authorized.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies for community activities, meetings, and special events.
• Maintain maintenance shops, storage areas, carts, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Identify and promptly report safety hazards, damaged equipment, leaks, unusual odors, building concerns, or resident maintenance requests.
• Assist vendors and contractors with access or staging as directed by maintenance leadership.
• Do not perform licensed or specialized electrical, plumbing, HVAC, firesafety, or other regulated work unless properly qualified and authorized.
• Maintain resident, employee, and company confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and company policy.
• Follow community policies, safety practices, infection prevention procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in required training, inservices, meetings, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Provide respectful, residentcentered service and work collaboratively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, vendors, and healthcare partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on community needs and within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred unless otherwise required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn general maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and maintenance equipment after training.
• Dependable, serviceoriented, organized, and able to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, facilities, apartment, hospitality, or senior living experience preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and safely use assigned tools and equipment.