Senior Living Maintenance Assistant

Senior Living Maintenance Assistant – Merrill Gardens, Cedar Mill, OR

Join Merrill Gardens, a fifth‑generation family business with over 30 years of commitment to our community members and heart‑focused care. We are seeking a compassionate, honest, and dedicated individual to support our residents’ well‑being through exceptional maintenance services to ensure a dignified living environment.

• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installation and repair of plumbing, electrical equipment, fire & sprinkler systems, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair.
• Understand and utilize Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintain walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture, and woodwork in common areas.
• Perform basic prep and painting abilities; paint and clean vacated rooms promptly.
• Handle all in‑house plumbing (sinks, toilets, bathtubs) and minor electrical work in units and common areas.
• Paint apartments, common areas, carpet, floor coverings, and furniture.
• Complete all work orders promptly and note additional work not listed.
• Document safety issues and physical plan deficiencies per local, county, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and cleaning of community vehicles (buses, cars, vans).
• Assist training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies following protocol.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, or General Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18 years of age).
• 1‑3 years related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating, and HVAC skills.
• Prefer knowledge of fire suppression & irrigation systems.
• Prefer motor vehicle maintenance ability.
• Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 90 lbs), push/pull.

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full‑time employees

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Part‑time employees

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

We encourage you to apply today. Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth‑generation family business. If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you!

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.