Utility Technician

Overview

Freedom Pointe at The Villages is seeking a Utility Technician to support kitchen operations in its senior living community in The Villages, Florida. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys serving older adults, working in a hospitality-focused environment, and contributing to a team dedicated to resident-centered care.

The starting pay is $15.00 per hour. The final rate may be higher or lower depending on skills and experience.

The community is located in the center of The Villages, FL, with convenient access through Route 441 and Morse Boulevard. Team members work in an environment built around hospitality, professionalism, and care for residents, coworkers, families, and guests.

Role Summary

This position supports dishwashing, cleaning, and kitchen upkeep tasks. It also plays a part in maintaining sanitary conditions, organizing clean wares, and helping the back-of-house area run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots, and related kitchen items, and help with general cleaning tasks.
• Prepare and organize the dishwashing and pot-washing station before use.
• Sort, store, and distribute clean dishes, utensils, and pots.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work areas, and production surfaces according to set schedules and procedures.
• Remove trash from containers when required.

Requirements

• Comfortable setting up and operating dishwashing equipment.

Perks and Benefits

• Welcoming workplace culture with monthly lunches and campus-wide events.
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.
• Paid training.
• DailyPay access, allowing employees to access earned wages on demand.
• Benefits available for both full-time and part-time staff, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with additional offerings.
• Employer eligibility for charter school benefits.

Workplace Values

The organization follows 10 hospitality promises that emphasize respect, kindness, accountability, professionalism, and appreciation for individual differences. Employees are recognized through monthly awards, engagement activities, and surprise appreciation events.

Additional Information

Some positions in the community may require vaccination status disclosure, which can include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines. The employer conducts background screening through the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). More details about screening requirements are available through the AHCA background screening information portal.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer.