Full-time Maintenance Assistant for Senior Living community

Riverstone of Mankato Senior Living community is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to join their building operations team. This role plays an integral part in maintaining the community and ensuring a high standard of living for residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the physical aspects of apartments meet company standards and make repairs as directed.
• Assist with timely apartment-ready turns, including repairs, painting, cleaning, and other miscellaneous tasks.
• Complete maintenance service requests, document their status, and ensure appropriate follow-through.
• Assist with maintenance-related repairs (e.g., appliances, fixtures, plumbing, faucets, toilets, broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, blinds, locks).
• Repair or assist with concrete steps, patios, fencing, and signage.
• Maintain grounds and communal areas, including lighting, snow removal, and trash removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal (snow blowing, shoveling, salting, and ice pick removal).
• Manage maintenance materials and equipment with care.
• Attend and participate in required training seminars.
• Maintain shop and storage areas in a neat, orderly, and functional condition.
• Interact positively with residents to ensure high satisfaction.
• Contribute to the cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
• Comply with HUD and Fair Housing regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of prior experience in general maintenance or a combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies.
• Capability to work with elderly, disabled, or emotionally upset individuals.
• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
• Ability to attend and pass company-paid certification courses (e.g., pool operators, boilers license, EPA certification).

Skills

• General computer literacy.
• Proficiency in operating machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and twist as needed.
• Capability to assist in resident evacuations during emergencies.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on the property.
• Exposure to variable temperatures, noise, dust, cleaning products, and typical workplace hazards.
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
• On-call availability and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and rotational holidays.

Pay

$26–$29 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Long- and short-term disability.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Must be flexible to work rotational holidays and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends.