Maintenance Assistant PT

Job Description

Job Description

PT Position - 4 days a week, including Saturday

Grow with a team that cares for you, too. We’re a young, people-firstcompany delivering innovative, compassionate care—and building a culture whererespect, teamwork, and growth are real. Our experienced corporate leaderssupport you with training, smart tools, and clear career paths, so you can domeaningful work for residents and feel proud of every shift. Join us and helpcreate a place where residents—and teammates—thrive.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant supports safe, comfortable, and well-maintained community buildings and grounds. This role completes work orders, assists with preventive maintenance, prepares apartments for move-ins, and helps ensure compliance with life-safety, infection-prevention, and environmental standards. Works collaboratively with Nursing, Dining, Housekeeping, and Activities to minimize disruption to residents and provide excellent customer service.

• Respond to and complete daily work orders (doors / locks, lighting, outlets, faucets, toilets, appliances, grab bars, flooring, blinds, etc.).
• Perform minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting within scope; escalate items requiring licensed vendors.
• Perform scheduled PMs (filter changes, ice machine cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, exit / emergency lighting checks, generator weekly runs, eyewash checks, water temperature logs, etc.)
• Assist with life-safety readiness : fire extinguishers, alarm panels, pull stations, smoke detectors, and sprinkler visual checks; support drills and documentation.
• Follow OSHA, lockout / tagout (LOTO), and manufacturer safety procedures.
• Support move-in / move-out turns : patch / paint, hardware replacement, basic flooring / trim touch-ups, fixture swaps, deep clean coordination with Housekeeping.
• Set up resident rooms and common areas (furniture moves, wall mounts, bulletin boards, activity / event setups).
• Maintain curb appeal : trash pickup, minor landscaping, light pruning, watering; seasonal snow / ice removal with proper PPE and de-icer use.
• Maintain walkways, patios, fences, and signage.
• Operate and care for tools / equipment safely; report defects.
• Track parts and supplies; keep maintenance shop clean and organized.
• Meet and escort vendors; provide access and support as directed by DPO.
• Communicate timelines and progress to residents and staff; prioritize urgent requests.
• Practice dementia-aware interaction in Memory Care (calm voice, clear explanations, respect for privacy).
• Participate in on-call rotation, weather events, and emergency response.
• Close out work orders in the system; complete PM logs, daily rounds, and compliance checklists accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations and resident safety.

Qualifications (Required)

Qualifications (Preferred)

Full Time Benefit & Perks :

Longevity Senior Living is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.