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Maintenance Assistant role supporting the Maintenance Director at Monarch Communities (senior living), keeping the community safe, clean, and comfortable through routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and apartment move-in prep. You’ll handle resident/staff work orders, monitor building/grounds, and assist with emergency drills and evacuations. Standout perk: full-time benefits including health coverage and 401(k) match.
Key skills
General maintenance repairsLight electrical workPaintingCarpentryPreventative maintenanceApartment move-in preparationSafe handling/storage of chemicals and equipmentMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelEmergency drill support/evacuation assistance
Pays $18.00-$19.00 per hour for a full-time (30+ hours/week) non-exempt Maintenance Assistant role in Livingston, NJ.
You'll thrive here if you have hands-on maintenance experience, take pride in preventative upkeep, and can interact respectfully with residents while responding quickly to service requests.
Why apply
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement
Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Assistant position is a non-exempt, hourly Full Time position.
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.
Interacts and engages with residents with respect and confidentiality
Responds to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; 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; Assists Maintenance Director with monthly Emergency Drills
Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency
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
Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. Benefits Offered (Full Time):
• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Resident Referral Bonus
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week