Universal Worker

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

• 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‑ and 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

• 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

• Perform general maintenance as needed or assigned, including defrosting refrigerators, changing light bulbs and A/C filters, checking fire extinguishers, exits, and emergency lights monthly, completing maintenance work orders, and creating work orders for more specific maintenance needed.
• Ensure walls, floors, floor covering, doors, windows, furniture, and woodwork in common areas are properly maintained and repaired.
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms promptly, including painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Maintain and repair all in‑house plumbing as needed.
• Provide minor electrical work within units and in common areas.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner, noting any additional work that needs to be completed at the location but is not listed on the work order.
• Document safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in preventative maintenance and cleaning of community vehicles.
• Assist with training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to accidents and emergencies based on established protocol.
• Paint common areas and vacant apartments.

• Perform routine and deep cleaning of common areas and offices, including lobby, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, model and vacant apartments.
• Wash, dry, fold, and return community and resident laundry.
• Stock supplies in common areas, restrooms, laundry carts.
• Wash interior windows and fixtures.
• Food Service responsibilities.
• Set up dining room, update menus, correct table set‑up, and ensure furnishings are clean.
• Set up for special events.

• Deliver papers, flyers, etc. to resident apartments.
• Answer phones.
• Collect new employee and resident information, making copies, filing, creating brochures for prospective residents, stocking office supplies, and assisting with preparation of mailings.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of housekeeping experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Meet background check and specific requirements upon request.

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.