Maintenance Tech / Helper (Per Diem)

Spring Meadows is an exclusive senior living destination in Trumbull, CT. The heart of Monarch Communities is wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.

Reports To

The Maintenance Tech will report to the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Tech position is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Job Overview: 8 - 16 hours per week

Aids in maintaining the community to be a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by conducting routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for resident move-ins.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year hands-on maintenance or related experience
• Knowledgeable of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.