Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Norwalk, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Maintenance

Shift Available: Full Time

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

The Maintenance Technician works directly with the Environmental Services Director (Maintenance Director) to perform daily tasks as necessary to accomplish repairs and maintenance of the building. The assistant will also work to maintain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, safety of the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• General Maintenance work including, but not limited to basic repairs and painting
• Monitoring building systems including documentation
• Complete rounds of community to ensure resident and associate safety
• Work hand in hand with Environmental Service Director to identify concerns
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Complete work orders and train associates on safety related matters including fire safety

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Knowledgeable of maintenance & housekeeping practices and procedures
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
• Understand the practices of duties and responsibilities, through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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