Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our compassionate care team at our long-term care facility. In this role, you will perform routine building repairs, preventative facility upkeep, and grounds maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and home-like environment for our senior residents. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can balance technical work with a supportive, patient-centered attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance: Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs across resident rooms and common spaces.
• System Upkeep: Help monitor and service basic heating, cooling, and mechanical systems according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Groundskeeping: Manage outdoor property care including lawn mowing, trimming, debris collection, and timely winter snow or ice removal.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct routine tests on exit signs, emergency lights, and call lights while complying with OSHA and Life Safety Code standards.
• Resident Support: Safely assist with heavy lifting, furniture arrangement, and moving resident possessions with care and respect.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Hands-on experience in general maintenance, hand tools, or trade work is preferred but not required.
• Physical Demands: Must be physically capable of standing for long periods, bending, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, and communication skills needed to work safely around elderly or vulnerable residents.
• Compliance: Ability to follow strict health privacy laws (HIPAA) and maintain confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage Range: Competitive hourly pay.
• Shift Details: Full-time day shift position featuring a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with an occasional rotating on-call weekend schedule for emergency repairs.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k) retirement savings plan and paid time off.