Maintenance Assistant

Role summary

Maintenance Assistant is a role at Monarch Communities in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Maintenance Assistant

Company

Monarch Communities

Location

Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-25

Job description

Company Description

Monarch Communities 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.

Job Description

Reports To

The Maintenance Tech will report to the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Tech position is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Job Overview

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.

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

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

Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency

Qualifications

Qualifications

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

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

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

Other Compensation Programs:

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.

Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week

Compensation: USD 20.00 - USD 20.00 - hourly