Maintenance Tech

Monarch Southbury • Southbury, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech helps maintain the community as a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The role performs routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installs and services equipment, and prepares apartments for resident move-ins. The position interacts respectfully with residents and maintains their confidentiality.

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 laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent lifting and supporting of residents is required, using proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; complete 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.
• Handle, store, and maintain potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment properly, and maintain required documentation and SDS logs under OSHA requirements.
• 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 federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical/Rx, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account for commuter/parking expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) 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