Handyman / Painter / Drywall Repair Tech - Full-Time 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

This role is responsible for performing general maintenance, repair, painting, and improvement projects throughout the facility. This hands-on position helps maintain a safe, functional, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, team members, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, skilled problem-solver who is comfortable completing a variety of maintenance projects, with an emphasis on painting, drywall repair, patching, and general handyman work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform interior and exterior painting, including preparing surfaces, patching imperfections, priming, painting, and completing touch-ups.
• Complete drywall repairs, including patching holes, replacing damaged sections, taping, mudding, sanding, texturing, and preparing surfaces for paint.
• Repair and maintain walls, ceilings, doors, trim, cabinets, flooring, and other building finishes.
• Complete general handyman and maintenance projects throughout the facility.
• Install or repair items such as shelving, hardware, fixtures, door handles, blinds, signage, and other building components.
• Perform minor carpentry and finish work as needed.
• Assist with basic plumbing repairs, such as replacing faucets, unclogging drains, and addressing minor leaks, within the scope of the position.
• Assist with basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, fixtures, switches, or other minor components, as permitted.
• Complete preventive maintenance and routine facility inspections.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in handyman work, painting, drywall repair, construction, property maintenance, remodeling, or a related trade preferred.
• Working knowledge of painting techniques, drywall repair, patching, sanding, and surface preparation.
• General knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance preferred.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely use ladders and work at varying heights.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year.
• Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
• A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.