Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Avalon Rehab & Care Center in Wayne, NJ, is seeking a dependable, hands‑on Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our team full‑time! We are looking for someone who understands the importance of maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable healthcare environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long‑term care center, rehabilitation facility, or similar healthcare setting and takes pride in keeping the building and its equipment in excellent working condition. Schedule : Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 4 Hours required on weekend days and one day off midweek. Why Join Avalon Rehab & Care Center? Health benefits, vision and dental insurance Paid Time Off Collaborative team environment. The opportunity to use your maintenance skills in a meaningful healthcare setting. A role where your work directly supports resident safety, comfort, and quality of life. An opportunity to grow your facilities maintenance experience in post‑acute healthcare. What You'll Do Assist with daily maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the facility. Respond to maintenance requests from nursing, environmental services, administration, and other departments. Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repairs, and general building maintenance. Help maintain resident rooms, hallways, common areas, offices, bathrooms, and other facility spaces. Assist with facility inspections and help identify maintenance, safety, and repair needs. Support the upkeep of building systems, equipment, doors, fixtures, lighting, and furniture. Help prepare resident rooms for new admissions and room changes. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized maintenance shop and work areas. Follow facility safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and applicable healthcare facility protocols. Assist with emergency maintenance needs and other facility projects as assigned. Work collaboratively with the Director of Maintenance and facility leadership to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Qualifications Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare facility is strongly preferred , including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or assisted living communities. Experience with general building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance. Familiarity with the unique maintenance and safety needs of an occupied healthcare environment. Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, painting, carpentry, and common building repairs. Understanding of workplace safety and infection prevention practices. Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize requests. Dependable, organized, and comfortable working with clinical and nonclinical departments. Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required. Candidates with experience in hospital facilities, environmental services support, building operations, or skilled nursing maintenance are encouraged to apply. Avalon Rehab & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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