Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant
Location: Newton, IA

A skilled nursing setting in Newton, IA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant . This role performs a variety of maintenance, light cleaning, organizing duties, and may include resident transportation duties when applicable. A clean driving record is required.

Shift Available

• Full-Time (Monday-Friday, occasional on-call required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash
• Move furniture to complete assignments
• Coordinate maintenance services with nursing staff in resident care areas
• Outdoor maintenance and grounds work including maintaining landscaping and snow removal.
• Follow maintenance schedules and supervisor instructions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work
• Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and general upkeep
• Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit and overhead lighting
• Support preventive maintenance program for machinery and equipment
• Transport residents safely to and from appointments as needed, following all transportation safety regulations
• Assume on-call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays
• Respond to unscheduled or emergency maintenance needs as directed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, cleaning, or related fields preferred
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment
• Clean driving record required for transportation duties

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)
• DailyPay access

Education Assistance

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition, or
• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan

Benefits, bonuses, and compensation plans vary based on applicable law, job classification, and location.