Maintenance Technician

Benchmark Senior Living; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living's The Commons in Lincoln is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to help keep our community safe, comfortable, and looking its best for residents, families, and staff. You will handle general maintenance, follow work orders, and assist with grounds and deliveries while delivering friendly service.

The ideal candidate brings initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to Benchmark's safety standards, providing outstanding maintenance and a welcoming

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to respond to site emergencies.
• Familiar with basic maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC).

Responsibilities

• Works within the work-order system and completes requested tasks.
• Performs general maintenance (light electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, HVAC).
• Uses tools and chemicals properly; delivers packages.
• Maintains common areas and grounds; assists residents and staff as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC basics

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

Availability: Sunday - Thursday 3p - 11p

The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team! As part of Benchmark Senior Living, our beautiful 35-acre campus has been recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work for more than a decade.

In this role, you'll help keep our community safe, comfortable, and looking its best for our residents, families, and staff. From routine maintenance and preventive care to minor and major repairs, you'll play an important part in maintaining our buildings, equipment, and grounds. You'll work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to identify maintenance needs, complete work orders, and ensure our community continues to provide an exceptional living experience.

Are you...

• A self-starter who takes pride in your work?
• Handy and able to troubleshoot a variety of maintenance issues?
• Reliable, dependable, and customer-service focused?

If so, we'd love to meet you!

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, takes initiative, and understands that great maintenance goes beyond repairs- it's about creating a welcoming environment for our residents every day. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing outstanding service while consistently following Benchmark's maintenance policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively within the work-order system.
• Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, HVAC etc.)
• Proper use of tools, equipment and chemicals (hand tools such as drills, saws)
• Deliver packages
• Trash removal for common areas
• Aid in maintaining common areas and grounds
• Respond to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude when dealing with our residents, coworkers, vendors and visitors

Requirements

• Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
• Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Willingness and capability to respond to site emergencies.
• Ability to learn software application(s) - work order system
• Experience with all phases of building maintenance, a plus

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following*:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.