Maintenance Assistant

Westland A Villa Center is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their team! The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the daily maintenance, repair, and overall upkeep of the facility’s interior and exterior areas, ensuring a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors by performing routine inspections, addressing maintenance requests, and supporting the overall environmental services team. Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities Communicates on a regular basis with the Administrator responsible for ensuring that the facility physical plant equipment is functioning. Leads facility inspection tours and meets with Village inspectors in the absence of a Director of Environmental Services or Maintenance Director. Performs snow and ice removal as directed. Performs minor tile, wallpaper, painting, and drywall repairs. Performs gardening and lawn care duties. Repairs and replaces door and window hardware. Maintains all lighting fixtures. Repairs furniture or recommends replacement. Maintains and repairs pumps. Performs all preventative maintenance. Maintains accurate parts and tool inventories. Maintains accurate documentation as directed. Maintains and repairs fire alarm and nurse call systems. Troubleshoots and repairs all kitchen equipment. Follows safety principles. All other duties as assigned. Maintenance Assistant Skills and Abilities Ability to make basic carpentry repairs. Knowledgeable about basic electricity and how to safely make electrical repairs. Knowledgeable about basic plumbing and able to make plumbing repairs. Knowledgeable about basic HVAC equipment (preferred or ability to learn). Ability to budget the needs of the department. Maintenance Assistant Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED. Experience performing maintenance duties in a healthcare facility or industrial setting required. Associate’s degree, trade program certificates, or equivalent work experience required. Physical Requirements Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to move such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must be able to walk, utilize a ladder, and work on the facility roof. Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards; understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required. Full‑Time Benefits Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation 401(k) with company match Medical Insurance Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program Innovative Training Programs Opportunity for Growth and Advancement MI Bill 690 incentive eligible Up to $300/month temporary incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills Paid Time Off And much more! Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr