This position is in Redding, CT
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Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living community, is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. Our goal, every day, is to make our residents feel at home, because when they are with us at Meadow Ridge, it is their home. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! In this role the Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major). You will implement regular and preventive maintenance programs that promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff and communicate with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment.
Monday - Friday 8:30am -4:30pm
Rotational weekend availability required (about every 6weeks)
Hourly wage range $20- $23.25; in consideration of experience and skill level
Responsibilities
- Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
- Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.
- Follows standards and practices for specific chemicals.
- Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
- Works effectively within the work-order system.
- Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)
Requirements
- Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
- Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
- Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status
Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.