Maintenance Technician

Arbolsantarosa; Essex (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Resident scholarships

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

EV charging

Job summary

Essex Meadows is seeking a hospitality focused Maintenance Technician to join our team in Essex, CT. You will perform drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry work to maintain high-traffic common areas and ensure safety and comfort for residents.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. Preemployment screening applies; prior senior living or healthcare maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in senior living or healthcare is preferred.
• Experience with drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry is required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the esthetics of high traffic common areas.
• Perform drywall repairs as needed.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry work.
• Perform record keeping tasks associated with work orders.
• Perform snow removal duties when necessary.
• Assist Lead Mechanic and PM Mechanic as needed.
• Keep repair parts inventory up to date.
• Be available for emergency situations.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

Pay: $20-$26/hr DOQ

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today!
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows isseekinga hospitality focused Maintenance Technicianto join our team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain the esthetics of high traffic common areas.
• Perform drywall repairs as needed.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry work.
• Perform record keeping tasks associated with work orders.
• Perform snow removal duties when necessary.
• Assist Lead Mechanic and P.M. Mechanic as needed.
• Keep repair parts inventory up to date.
• Be available for emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in senior living or healthcare setting is highly desired
• Previous Plumbing/HVAC experience preferred

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 41465
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 11/02/2026, 06:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time