Maintenance Tech – Community Upkeep & Safety

Monarch Southbury; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability and Long-Term DI

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Southbury seeks a Maintenance Associate to help keep the community safe, clean, and comfortable. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, service equipment, and prepare apartments for move-ins, while engaging residents with respect and confidentiality.

You will respond to service requests, handle light electrical and carpentry tasks, monitor facilities, and ensure OSHA-compliant handling of chemicals. This role supports the Maintenance Director during drills and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year hands-on maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledgeable of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Interacts and engages with residents with respect and confidentiality.
• Responds to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; performs required work or advises supervisor of additional resources needed to complete the job.
• Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Continuously monitors all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep tasks throughout the community.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and maintenance of potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment; maintains proper documentation and SDS logs as required by OSHA.
• Maintains updated knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Assists Maintenance Director with monthly Emergency Drills.
• Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Monarch Southbury seeks a Maintenance Associate to help keep the community safe, clean, and comfortable. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, service equipment, and prepare apartments for move-ins, while engaging residents with respect and confidentiality.

You will respond to service requests, handle light electrical and carpentry tasks, monitor facilities, and ensure OSHA-compliant handling of chemicals. This role supports the Maintenance Director during drills and emergencies.