Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Father Murray, 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. This role ensures 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.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Villa Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Maintenance Assistant with us at a Villa Center.

Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates on a regular basis with the Administrator who is responsible for ensuring that the facility physical plant equipment is functioning.
• Leads facility inspection tours and is able to meet 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 fixture.
• Repairs furniture or recommends replacement.
• Maintains and repairs pumps.
• Perform all preventative maintenance.
• Maintains accurate parts and tool inventories.
• Maintains accurate documentation as directed
• Maintains and repairs fire alarm system and nurse call system
• Troubleshoots and repairs all kitchen equipment
• Follows safety principles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Assistant Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to make basic carpentry repairs.
• Knowledgeable about basic electricity and how to safely make electrical repairs.
• Knowledgeable about basic plumbing and be able to make plumbing repairs.
• Knowledgeable about basic HVAC equipment preferred or ability to learn.
• The 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 in 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 push, pull, move and/or carry 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.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 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
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

*The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone's comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

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.