Maintenance Tech

Monarch Communities • Southbury, CT

6d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech helps maintain the community as a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The role involves routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for resident move-ins. The associate interacts with residents respectfully and confidentially and supports emergency preparedness and resident evacuation when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of hands-on maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, and of the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.
• Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, using fine and gross motor skills, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents, using proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Interact and engage with residents respectfully and maintain confidentiality.
• Respond to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; perform the work or advise the supervisor when additional resources are needed.
• Perform general maintenance, including light electrical work, painting, and carpentry.
• Monitor the building, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep throughout the community.
• Properly handle, store, and maintain potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment; maintain required documentation and OSHA SDS logs.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Assist the Maintenance Director with monthly emergency drills.
• Assist with evacuating residents during an emergency.
• Attend scheduled in-service training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account for commuter and parking expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED