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$17.40 / hr - $26.10 / hr
Maintenance Assistant/Transport Driver

Location: Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Road
Burlington, Vermont 05408

Wage Range: $17.40 – $26.10/hour
Earn more with experience!

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Full- and Part-Time Positions

Keep Our Community Running—and Help Our Residents Get Where They Need to Go.

At Elderwood at Burlington, every role contributes to creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Assistant/Transport Driver to join our team and help keep both our building operations and resident transportation running smoothly.

This unique role combines general maintenance, grounds upkeep, and resident transportation, giving you the opportunity to work with your hands while also building meaningful connections with the people we serve.

Whether you're helping repair a fixture, preparing the grounds for winter, moving equipment, or safely transporting a resident to an appointment, your work makes a difference every day.

Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?

• NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit and/or Ferry Reimbursement for eligible full- and part-time employees
• Tuition Assistance Program for those pursuing nursing careers
• Robust Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Uniforms
• Full Suite of Health Benefits: Medical , Vision, Dental and More!
• Supportive, team-based work environment

Position Overview

As a Maintenance Assistant/Transport Driver, you'll support the day-to-day operation of our facility by helping maintain the building, equipment, grounds, and surrounding property.

You'll also serve an important role in helping residents safely get to and from medical appointments, admissions, facility transfers, and other destinations using company vehicles.

This is an active, hands-on position for someone who is comfortable troubleshooting problems, using tools and equipment, responding to changing priorities, and interacting with residents with patience and compassion.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Dependable, responsible, and committed to doing quality work
• A natural problem-solver who can troubleshoot and find practical solutions
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled in using basic hand and power tools
• Flexible and able to adjust priorities based on facility needs
• Friendly and professional when interacting with residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Safety-conscious and comfortable following established procedures
• Compassionate and patient when working with older adults
• Comfortable participating in an on-call rotation and responding to occasional off-hours needs

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?

If you're a dependable maintenance professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and wants the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Elderwood at Burlington team as a Maintenance Assistant/Transport Driver!

What You'll DoMaintenance & Facility Support

• Assist with general electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, heating, cooling, and water system maintenance
• Perform basic repairs and upkeep of furniture, equipment, and facility systems
• Assist with maintenance of grounds, parking areas, and driveways
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed, except for services handled by outside contractors
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools, including hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, snowblowers, and similar equipment
• Receive, move, and distribute freight and supplies as needed
• Safely lift and move furniture, equipment, and other materials
• Monitor facility needs and respond to maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors

Resident Transportation

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport residents as requested
• Assist residents with transportation to medical appointments, admissions, transfers, and other facility-related destinations
• Interact with residents in a professional, patient, and compassionate manner
• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality while performing transportation and other job duties
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, staff, and visitors

Team & Facility Support

• Respond flexibly to changing facility needs and reprioritize work when necessary
• Participate in the facility's on-call program, including occasional evening or weekend needs
• Attend required facility meetings, staff meetings, and training
• Follow all facility safety procedures, applicable regulations, and PPE requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic timekeeping
• Follow facility dress code and identification requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and company policies
• Support Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Proficient in safety protocols, applicable regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates strong integrity and work ethic

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of one year of related maintenance, carpentry, contracting, or similar experience
• Current, valid driver's license
• Experience operating equipment such as hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, snowblowers, or similar equipment
• Ability to participate in the facility's on-call program, which may include evenings and weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and customer service skills
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Genuine concern for the wellbeing of older adults
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.