Job Description
Maintenance Assistant
We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support building systems and resident safety in our Long Term Care community. The ideal candidate brings strong HVAC and plumbing skills, a proactive approach to life safety compliance, and strong critical thinking to solve issues quickly.
Key Responsibilities
• HVAC: Maintain and troubleshoot RTUs, boilers, and set up temporary heating/cooling solutions during outages or emergencies.
• Plumbing: Maintain hot water systems, mixing valves, and water temperatures; troubleshoot toilets/flush valves, floor drains, and grease traps.
• Life Safety Compliance: Support fire/life safety systems (e.g., drills, extinguishers, egress, emergency lighting) and documentation per regulatory standards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute PM schedules for building systems and equipment; track work orders and parts.
• General Maintenance: Minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds as needed; vendor coordination and escorting.
Qualifications
• Experience: 2-3+ years in facility maintenance; healthcare/LTC/senior living preferred.
• Technical: HVAC and plumbing troubleshooting; boilers, RTUs, hot water loops, mixing valve calibration.
• Compliance: Familiarity with life safety and environmental standards for healthcare settings.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, urgency, and communication.
• Nice to Have: Boiler license, EPA 608, basic electrical knowledge.
• Other: Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background and pre-employment checks.
Physical & Work Conditions
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, bending, and ladder work.
• Work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and tight spaces; occasional after-hours/on call support.
Why Join Us
• Competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO, and retirement options
• Stable, mission-driven environment serving residents and staff
• Growth opportunities within Facilities/Plant Operations
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
