About Enso Village
Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60+. Enso Village is a collaborative endeavor between the Kendal Corporation—an esteemed, nationally recognized leader in senior living guided by the Quaker values of its founders—and the San Francisco Zen Center, one of the first Zen Buddhist organizations in the US, founded by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.
Enso Village is informed by a set of nine Guiding Principles. These are based on the awareness that we are all connected. We share a commitment to compassion and strive to pay careful attention to the details of everyday life.
As America’s first and only Zen-inspired senior living community, Enso Village is a workplace like no other place you have ever worked. Here, our staff and residents engage fully and form close and meaningful relationships. We seek to uphold our professionalism and our humanity in equal measure. We listen with open minds and hearts. We learn something meaningful from every person and every experience. Sustaining others is what sustains us.
The Role
The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the overall upkeep, safety, and functionality of Enso Village's facilities. This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and responding to repair requests to maintain a comfortable and well-functioning environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Position Duties:
- Performs skilled maintenance and repairs to the facility, including mechanical equipment, painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, and moving/arranging furniture or materials.
- Follows standard operating procedures; installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems.
- Maintains all tools and equipment in clean, good working order; follows preventive maintenance schedule, documents activities, and completes reports as required.
- Actively performs preventive maintenance across the Enso Village campus, executing work orders as required.
- Inspects and maintains emergency power equipment, test/start generator(s); maintains fire alarm system to include testing, inspecting fire doors, audible/visible alarms, and smoke detectors, recording data on appropriate forms as required by facility, state, and county.
- Participates in disaster preparedness training. Conducts periodic fire and emergency drills.
- Performs regular interior and exterior inspections of Enso Village campus and immediately reports any safety or security concerns.
- Monitors pool equipment and pool water quality.
- Performs floor care that consists of extracting and /or shampooing carpets, spot removing stains, buffing floors, stripping /scrubbing and refinishing floors.
- Clean and disinfect following infection control protocol and standards.
- Empty and clean waste receptacles.
- Assists with set up/tear down for meetings and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma (or GED), trade school required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in facility maintenance. Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trade.
- Ability to safely address and resolve routine maintenance, repair and installation in general carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor electrical, etc. Knowledge of building codes and fire, life and safety system requirements are required.
- Excellent customer service, time management and interpersonal skills required.
- Prior experience executing work orders using software systems such as WorxHub.
- Experience working effectively with a multi-cultural population.
- Possession of a valid CA driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, climb and balance.
- Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workday.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull and hold up to 60 pounds.
- Must be able to climb and balance.
As a responsible and safety-conscious organization, we are committed to maintaining a secure and drug-free work environment. To ensure the well-being of our team members and uphold our values, we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process.
Compensation and Benefits:
Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $28.00 -$33.00 per hour. This salary range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, external non-profit market data, and business considerations.
We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Full-time team members are offered comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
- Healthy Meals: Subsidized organic, nutritious meals available daily.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.
We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
