Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant to help support residents within our beautiful community. Full‑time Benefits Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days. Free daily meal every shift. 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Tuition reimbursement for career growth. Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by the company. Pet insurance and team member discounts. Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday. A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement. Part‑time Benefits Free daily meal every shift. 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement for career growth. Pet insurance and team member discounts. Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday. A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities Perform general maintenance projects, including installations and repairs involving plumbing, electrical equipment, fire and sprinkler equipment, HVAC, landscape, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair. Understand and have knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ensure that walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture, and woodwork in common areas are properly maintained and repaired. Possess basic prep and painting abilities. Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner, including painting walls and cleaning carpets. Handle all in‑house plumbing (e.g., sinks, toilets, bathtubs). Perform minor electrical work (e.g., light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals). Paint all apartments and common areas. Repair, clean, and maintain all carpet, floor coverings, and furniture. Complete all work orders in a timely manner while noting any other work completed at the location. Document safety issues and physical plant deficiencies per local, county, state, and federal guidelines. Assist with preventative maintenance and cleaning of community vehicles (buses, cars, vans). Assist with training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications. Perform any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, or General Manager. Respond immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies based on established protocols. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. (Must be at least 18 years of age.) 1–3 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating, and HVAC skills. Preferred knowledge of fire suppression & irrigation systems. Preferred motor vehicle maintenance ability. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Physical Requirements This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr