Maintenance Assistant

Company Description

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living
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.

Reports To:

Maintenance Director.
Position Type:
Non-exempt, hourly.
Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.10 per hour.

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 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.
• Assists 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.

• Requires standing, walking, sitting and use of fine and gross motor skills; reaching with hands and arms; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing and smelling.
• Must be able to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. Proper body mechanics must be used.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical/ Rx, Dental, and Vision.
• Ancillary Benefits:
  Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability.
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• FSA (Commuter/Parking).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Resident Referral Bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.