Maintenance Aide

About the role

Pinnacle Specialty Care, a 100-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Falls, IA, is hiring a Maintenance Assistant. This is a full-time position, 8am-5pm with every other weekend. We are looking for a compassionate Maintenance Professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey. As a Maintenance Technician on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance tasks as needed, according to skills/abilities and consistent with regulations and facility policy
• Monitor operation and condition of equipment and systems routinely; perform preventive/corrective maintenance in a timely manner to minimize disruption to a safe, comfortable environment
• Assist in monitoring operation of general systems such as heating/cooling; report problems or malfunctions immediately
• Assist housekeeping staff with heavy floor care (strip/wax/buff) and other heavy cleaning and trash collection and/or removal
• Ensure appropriate tools, equipment, materials and supplies are available for performance of maintenance duties; establish and maintain inventory and records of purchase
• Maintain outside walkways in safe condition for use, including prompt snow/ice removal
• Maintain lawn and landscaping
• Ensure facility or equipment modifications, preventive maintenance or repairs are done in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, regulations, and laws
• Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Follow waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy
• Assist in inspections, fire and disaster drills, and training; report outcome according to established procedure
• Use equipment, tools, supplies, and chemicals according to instructions, observing safety precautions and protective measures

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and complete assignments timely
• Interest in creating and maintaining a home-like atmosphere
• Passion for providing excellent customer service to our residents
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education
• Digital wallet access—get paid as you earn