Part Time - Maintenance assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training

Uniforms provided

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and PTO

Wellness programs

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Newtown to perform repairs and implement preventive maintenance, ensuring safety and comfort for residents and staff. You will coordinate with the Maintenance Director on building and equipment conditions and respond to work orders with diligence.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical skills, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to learn new skills as part of a diverse, resident-focused community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills and ability to perform repairs, both minor and major.
• Follows safety procedures and handles chemicals and biohazardous materials properly.
• Communicates condition of buildings and equipment to Maintenance Director and team.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular and preventive maintenance to promote safety and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of chemicals in accordance with guidelines.
• Works within the work-order system to address maintenance requests.
• Assists with emergency procedures and safety trainings as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Safety procedures

Biohazard handling

Communication

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Benchmark at Newtown, 2 The Blvd, Newtown, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! In this role the Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major). You will implement regular and preventive maintenance programs that promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff and communicate with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.
• Follows standards and practices for specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Works effectively within the work-order system.

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.

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*
• 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.

Benchmark at Newtown, 2 The Blvd, Newtown, Connecticut, United States of America