Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance, repair, and appearance of the nursing home facility. This position helps ensure a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff by performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.

• Assist with routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment, systems, and building structures.

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and drywall repairs as needed.

• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and report any safety hazards or repair needs.

• Maintain facility grounds, including snow removal, landscaping, and trash removal as assigned.

• Assist in maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as requested.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and facility safety regulations.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff.

• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and records as required.

• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and respond to facility emergencies when necessary.

• Assist with room preparation for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Administrator.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous maintenance, building services, or healthcare facility experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical labor for extended periods.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, maintenance equipment, and various environmental conditions.

• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.