Maintenance Assistant

Monarch Communities®; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our senior living community in New Jersey. This full-time, non-exempt hourly role reports to the Maintenance Director and focuses on keeping the environment safe, clean, and comfortable for residents.

Typical duties include repairs to fixtures, moving in/out readiness, and handling maintenance requests, with an emphasis on teamwork and quality service. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of hands-on maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, and applicable laws/regulations.
• Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance repairs such as fixing faucets, replacing light fixtures, painting, and supporting safety protocols.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Clean and prepare apartment homes for new residents.
• Ensure proper storage of maintenance supplies.
• Monitor all community areas and grounds to ensure safety and upkeep.
• Assist team with setting up activities and events.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Housekeeping experience

Janitorial experience

Positive attitude

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Monarch Communities Senior Living

Job Description

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

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

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.

If you have the skills and experience and can fix anything, our community has the job for YOU!

What will you get to do as a Maintenance Technician?

• Perform a variety of Maintenance repairs such as fixing faucets, replacing light fixtures, helping implement safety protocols, painting and more!
• Respond to Maintenance requests from our residents and from fellow associates.
• Clean and prepare apartment homes for new residents.
• Ensure proper storage of all maintenance supplies.
• Continuously monitor all areas of the community and grounds to ensure they are properly and safely maintained.
• Help team members set up activities and events at the community.

Why we want you on our team:

• You have prior Maintenance, Housekeeping and/or Janitorial experience.
• You have a positive attitude and love working with people!
• You like to be busy with a variety of tasks.
• You are the go-to person whenever someone needs something fixed!

What can our community offer you?

• Pleasant Teamwork Environment
• Hands-On Immersive Training and Learning experiences.
• Resort-style Community
• Supportive Corporate Team
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free Meal Daily
• Competitive Wages
• Many Opportunities for Growth and Development

Being a community team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. It is an opportunity to serve and work with vision, meaning, and purpose. At our community you can both grow as a person and in your career. Great opportunities await!

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.

Additional Information

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Benefits Offered (Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.