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Maintenance Assistant

Paramus, NJOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$20–$20 /hrPosted 24 days ago

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Required skills

  • High School Diploma
  • GED
  • maintenance
  • housekeeping practices
  • computer skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • OSHA

Nice to have

  • related experience

Role summary

A Maintenance Assistant in a senior living community is responsible for ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and comfortable for residents. This role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs both inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for new residents. Key duties include responding to service requests, conducting general maintenance (electrical, painting, carpentry), monitoring building and grounds, and ensuring proper handling of chemicals and equipment. The position also requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, emergency preparedness, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role emphasizes respectful resident interaction and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Reports To

The Maintenance Tech will report to the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Tech position is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Job Overview

Aids in maintaining the community to be a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by conducting routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for resident move-ins.

Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Interacts and engages with residents with respect and confidentiality
  • Responds to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; performs required work or advises supervisor of additional resources needed to complete the job
  • Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)
  • Continuously monitors all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained
  • Performs a variety of routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep tasks throughout the community
  • Ensures proper handling, storage, and maintenance of potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment; maintains proper documentation and SDS logs as required by OSHA.
  • Maintains updated knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Assists Maintenance Director with monthly Emergency Drills
  • Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year hands-on maintenance or related experience
  • Knowledgeable of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community
  • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Flexible Schedule

• On the job training

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus 

• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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