Maintenance Assistant

Merrill Gardens; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay and benefits (m

Company-paid EAP

Paid time off – holidays and vacation

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance and discounts

Advance Pay

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Living Maintenance Assistant to support residents and maintain community spaces. The role involves a range of maintenance tasks from plumbing and electrical work to painting and carpentry, with emphasis on safety and timely work orders.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (must be at least 18).
• 1–3 years related maintenance experience or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, HVAC, painting and plumbing.
• Flexible schedule; evenings and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance projects including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and repairs.
• Maintain walls, floors, doors, windows and furniture in common areas.
• Repair vacated rooms promptly, including painting and carpet cleaning.
• Handle in-house plumbing in units and common areas; basic electrical work.
• Complete work orders promptly and document safety issues and deficiencies.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical skills

Painting skills

Carpentry

Safety compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSDS knowledge

Fire suppression systems

Irrigation systems

Motor vehicle maintenance

HVAC systems

Job description

Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Murano is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Assistant to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

Benefits & Compensation 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 & Compensation 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, H.V.A.C., landscape, carpentry work, painting, and equipment repair.
• Must understand and have knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ensure that walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture, woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained and repaired.
• Must have basic prep and painting abilities
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner which includes painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Responsible for all in-house plumbing, e.g. sinks, toilets and bathtubs.
• Responsible for minor electrical work within units and in common areas, e.g. light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals, etc.
• Responsible for painting of all apartments and common areas.
• Repair, clean and maintain all carpet, floor coverings and furniture.
• Responsible for completing all work orders in a timely manner – noting any other work completed at the location but not listed on work order.
• Document safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines.
• Assist MS in preventative maintenance and cleaning of the community vehicles (busses and cars, vans).
• Assist with training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications.
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Regional Maintenance Supervisor or General Manager.
• Responds 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.

Pay Range

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire.

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.

Company Mission

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer