Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

This position supports residents within our senior community, ensuring a well‑maintained environment for their safety and comfort.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company‑paid 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
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

Benefits for Part-Time Employees

• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid 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 as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, fire and sprinkler equipment, HVAC, landscape, carpentry work, 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 the common areas are properly maintained and repaired
• Have 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 and bathtubs
• Perform minor electrical work within units and common areas, 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 promptly, noting any additional work completed not listed on the work order
• Document safety issues and physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines
• Assist management in preventative maintenance and cleaning of community vehicles (buses and 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 protocol
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (must be at least 18 years of age)
• 1–3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating and HVAC skills
• Prefer knowledge of fire suppression & irrigation systems
• Prefer motor vehicle maintenance ability
• Flexible and must be able 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.