Maintenance Technician

Brookdale; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Voluntary benefits (ID theft, pet ins)

Paid time off (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Life insurance (FT only)

Adoption benefit (FT only)

Disability (FT)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FT)

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a maintenance technician to keep our communities in top condition, maintaining interiors and exteriors and ensuring regulatory standards are met. You will service HVAC, elevators, fire/sprinkler systems, generators, landscape and kitchen equipment, and handle general maintenance tasks as assigned.

You will communicate with community directors and residents, respond to maintenance requests, and contribute to a safe, well-kept living environment for our residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Maintenance Technicians will maintain scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscape, kitchen equipment and emergency pull cord equipment.
• They will also perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned and respond to maintenance requests from directors and residents.
• Maintain positive communication with local authorities and ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Keep our communities running by maintaining interior and exterior of buildings and grounds.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required.
• Respond to resident and director maintenance requests in private rooms and public areas.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Elevator systems

Fire & sprinkler systems

Generators

Landscape maintenance

Kitchen equipment

Emergency pull cords

Tools

HVAC

Elevator equipment

Fire suppression

Generators

Landscape equipment

Kitchen equipment

Emergency systems

Job description

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Benefits

Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

  Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

  Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

  The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

  Responsibilities

  Keeping our communities running in top-notch condition requires the skills of an experienced maintenance technician. Maintaining the interior and exterior of community buildings and grounds is a great career for the individual who likes working with their hands and tools. Our residents will appreciate your services as you keep public and private living areas up to expectations in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and company policies.

  Qualifications

  Requirements to be a Maintenance Technician

  Maintenance Technicians will maintain scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on, but not limited to: HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscape, kitchen equipment and emergency pull cord equipment. Maintenance Technicians will also perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned and respond to maintenance requests by community directors and residents in both private rooms and public living areas. They will also maintain positive communication with local fire marshal, building inspector and any other jurisdictions governing the community.

  Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

  About Us

  Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

  • Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
  • Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
  • Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
  • Industry leader in clinical care.
  • Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
  • Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.