Full Time Maintenance Technician

Benchmark Senior Living; Avon, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal program

Paid training

Uniforms

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living's River Ridge at Avon in Avon, CT is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and implement preventive maintenance. You will keep common areas in good repair and coordinate with the Maintenance Director on building and equipment conditions.

The role requires safe chemical handling, willingness to learn new skills, and strong mechanical aptitude. You will work within the work-order system and participate in safety procedures to ensure a clean, well-maintained

Qualifications

• Familiar with emergency procedures for chemical handling.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Ability to use and maintain chemicals and equipment correctly.

Responsibilities

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals safely.
• Follows standards and practices for specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Works effectively within the work-order system.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Chemical safety

Biohazard handling

Job description

River Ridge at Avon, 101 Bickford Extension, Avon, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! In this role the Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major). You will implement regular and preventive maintenance programs that promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff and communicate with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.
• Follows standards and practices for specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Works effectively within the work-order system.

Requirements

• Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
• Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

River Ridge at Avon, 101 Bickford Extension, Avon, Connecticut, United States of America