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Cottage Maintenance

Franklin, Indiana

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Are you looking to be part of a great Maintenance Team? Otterbein is looking to add a dedicated and motivated Cottage Maintenance partner to their team!

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

The position is full time, and the hours are 5:30a-2p, Mon-Fri with on-call responsibilities every other weekend. Candidates with experience and a willingness to be part of a great team are encouraged to apply.

Summary:

Oversee the maintenance of 194 cottages on the Community’s campus and the Clubhouse/Pool.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all facets of cottage maintenance as covered by cottage agreements. This includes structural, remodeling, plumbing, and electrical work, water softeners, water heaters, telephone and cable hook ups.
  • Maintain the Clubhouse and swimming pool, including overseeing that is cleaned by the Maintenance Coordinator / Housekeeper, collaborating with the Housekeeping Manager to provide assistance as needed.
  • Maintain a record of maintenance repairs performed on each cottage.
  • Maintain a stock of common bench stock items and necessary tools.
  • Has sole responsibility for a Community owned vehicle, to be used for transportation and storage of bench stock and tools
  • Maintain cottages while residents are away for a protracted stay.
  • Responsible for keeping their work areas clean and organized.
  • Responsible for contacting outside contractors for repairs when needed.
  • Maintain specific outside light poles around the Community property.
  • Work with the Maintenance Coordinator / Housekeeper to coordinate repair work requests.
  • Confer with Executive Director as needed to prioritize work requests and obtain authorization for high dollar repairs/renovations.
  • Report any adverse cottage conditions to the Executive Director.
  • Collaborate with Cottage Sales Director on cottage renovations/upgrades.
  • Provide oversight of logistics and collaborate with Housekeeping Manager and Grounds Director to facilitate resident moves from a cottage to another area of campus.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required (one to three months’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Licensure/Certification:  Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable
  • Experience: HVAC plumbing and electrical required, maintenance experience in a maintenance department and prior experience in a health care facility preferred.
  • Knowledge of equipment in the cottages and general maintenance. 
  • Have skills in using hand and electrical tools and equipment.
  • Must have ability to supervise effectively.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

 Financial Security

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

 Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

 *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Cottage Maintenance Partner at Otterbein!

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