Renovations Technician

Love where you work – Now Hiring Renovations Technician at Friends Homes

Position Details:

Shift(s): Full-time, typically Monday through Friday (some after-hours or on-call availability required)

Salary: starting at $20, depending on experience

Why Friends Homes?

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith-based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day.

Whether you're providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission-driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits for YOU:

At Friends Homes, we care for our team like family. All team members enjoy access to:

• Discounted meals from select on-site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Onsite employee health clinic
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit union membership options
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year
• A faith-based, mission-driven community with a strong team spirit

What You'll Do:

As a Renovations Technician, you'll play a vital role in creating and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You'll assist with general repairs, facility improvements, and renovation projects across the Friends Homes campus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform general maintenance: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting
• Build and repair furniture, shelving, closet organizers, etc.
• Support resident room turnover and renovation projects
• Replace windows, flooring, PTAC units, sliding doors, and other building materials
• Maintain plumbing systems and perform basic electrical repairs
• Assemble and repair facility equipment and furniture
• Patch, paint, and wallpaper as needed
• Inspect and maintain fire safety systems (e.g., smoke detectors, fire extinguishers)
• Follow lock-out/tag-out safety procedures
• Assist with fire drills and safety inspections
• Operate power tools, lawn equipment, and heavy machinery safely
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and support resident moves
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and repairs using digital tools
• Read and interpret blueprints; work effectively with vendors as needed
• Provide courteous, timely support to residents and staff

Requirements:

Required:

• 2–4 years of construction or maintenance experience (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or similar)
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using work order systems
• Ability to read and scale blueprints
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to participate in resident-centered initiatives

Preferred:

• 4+ years of experience (10+ highly valued)
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and water treatment
• Experience working in a senior living or healthcare environment

Physical & Environmental Expectations:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (with assistance for heavier items)
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and ladder use required
• Work involves indoor and outdoor environments, including varied surfaces (e.g., tile, carpet, concrete, gravel)
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment such as backhoes, boom lifts, or skid steers

Apply Now

At Friends Homes, every team member plays a meaningful role. If you're passionate about improving lives, enjoy hands-on work, and thrive in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you