Maintenance Assistant ~ Portland ~ Full-time

MorningStar Senior Management; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan with matching

HSA options

Employee assistance programs

Paid sick, vacation and birthday!

Career development programs and growth

Charitable and philanthropic options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free shift meal!

Job summary

MorningStar Senior Living in Portland is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. This full-time role offers a pay rate of $22 per hour and a Sunday–Thursday schedule. You will perform repairs, replacements, and routine maintenance across building systems to support resident comfort and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of maintenance experience. We value teamwork, safety, and a service-oriented mindset aligned with our culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read specifications, plans, and safety rules.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replace float units in toilets and washers, unclog drains, and remove sink traps for cleaning.
• Replace and clean air filters in HVAC units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents and exhaust fans.
• Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, and curtain rods.
• Repair doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
• Repair stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, and other equipment.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, outlets, and safety components.
• Maintain workspace and tools; keep workshop clean and organized.
• Complete routine maintenance inspections and test equipment after service.
• Submit accident/incident reports as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Laurelhurst
MorningStar at Laurelhurst
3140 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232, USA

• Rate : $22 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range: Not specified
• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT051171

Description

Maintenance Assistant - Portland

Full-time

Pay Rate: $22

Schedule:Sunday - Thursday

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. In fact, we rather obsess about it. For without a transformative culture, we cannot begin to elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes and be ourselves changed for the good in the process. So, we seek great hearts, other people like us, who care and want to do work that matters. We select people like us who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide the necessary maintenance of the building, equipment in every department, and maintenance and repairs as requested by staff and residents. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal!

POSITIONOVERVIEW

• Replace float units in community toilets and washers, unclog drains, and remove sink traps for cleaning.
• Replace and clean air filters in air-conditioning and heating units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans in bathrooms and over stoves.
• Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, and curtain and drapery rods.
• Repair doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
• Repair, stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, floor machines, ice machines, etc.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, electric plugs, bed-call buttons, pull chains, emergency-call system, electrical outlets, etc.
• Repair beds, bedrails, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, handrails, railings, grab bars, towel bars, and water/bath sprays.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, window and door frames, tables, chairs, shelves, racks, and parking space stripes.
• Build and construct shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, and bulletin boards.
• Repair, maintain, and paint closets, rods, shelves, bedside tables, drawers, and closet doors. Repair and replace gutters, downspouts, and drains.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, neat workshop and tool room.
• Consider safety first and never extend beyond knowledge and experience.
• Work cooperatively with all departments, staff and residents.
• Repair minor roof leaks.
• Maintain a supply of replacement parts for building equipment.
• Maintain all tools in good working order.
• Fulfill job orders, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Replace ceiling and floor tile.
• Maintain and repair lawn furniture and outside décor such as fountains, lights, etc.
• Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
• Clean up after every job and test the equipment to be assured it is in proper working order.
• Extract carpeting in common areas and resident suites as instructed.
• Submit accident/incident reports.

https://www.morningstarseniorliving.com/careers/

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: One year of maintenance related experience preferred
• Job Knowledge: Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct; knowledge and ability to work on plumbing systems, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air-conditioning and heating units; ability to read and understand specifications, plans, corrections, and state and federal standards and safety requirements.

*Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer
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