Maintenance Assistant

Apple Valley Villa, a Cassia community, is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at our vibrant senior living campus. Here, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven environment that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike. Prior maintenance experience is preferred, but we’re happy to train individuals with drive, reliability, and basic mechanical skills who are eager to learn and grow.

As a Maintenance Assistant at Apple Valley Villa, you’ll stay active and engaged as you identify maintenance needs, complete hands-on repairs, and help keep our campus running smoothly for residents and staff. This role allows you to make a direct impact on daily life while building meaningful connections with those who call our community home. If you bring solid mechanical abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-first mindset, apply today to join our team!

Position Type: Full-Time, working a varying schedule including some weekends. Flexible Hours!

Shifts Available:

Days 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wage Range: $21.00 - $27.30 /hour depending on experience

Location: 14610 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 South metro 

Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and projects as needed.

• Implement and schedule a preventive maintenance program.

• Respond to maintenance requests by residents and staff.

• Follow-through on projects with little supervision.

• Perform manual tasks and carry out all given job-related instructions.

• Keep detailed reports of ongoing and completed projects.

• Complete snow removal.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Maintenance Assistant Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Willing to train those with good mechanical aptitude.

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required.

• Must be available to work on-call as needed.

• Able to make repairs inside and outside of building, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, replace light bulbs, filters, etc.

• Able to use basic maintenance tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, drill, etc.

• Able to assist with maintaining our building - painting, replace light bulbs, disassembles, and assemble items.

• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.

• Must be able to work independently.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees

• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Apple Valley Villa was proudly voted the 2025 Readers’ Choice winner for Best Assisted Living, Best Independent Living, Best Memory Care, and Best Retirement Community. Surrounded by peaceful walking paths, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a sparkling pond, our community offers a tranquil setting that residents, staff, and visitors enjoy year-round. Our dedicated team provides a full continuum of care and fosters a culture built on hard work, respect, and a genuine passion for serving others.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: 

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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