Maintenance Assistant

About the role

Highland Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant. This role is essential to ensuring the facility remains safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff, guided by the core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily physical rounds throughout the facility to identify and address maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and cosmetic repairs to facility systems and equipment.
• Review maintenance request logs regularly and complete work orders accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with staff to support improvements in resident living spaces and overall facility environment.
• Assist with furniture moves, equipment repairs, and general maintenance projects as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues promptly and efficiently to support resident safety and comfort.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) or more years of general maintenance experience required (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or related trades).
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Our Core Values in Action

• Passion – Taking pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for residents and staff.
• Respect – Responding to maintenance needs with urgency, care, and consideration for resident comfort and dignity.
• Excellence – Delivering reliable, high-quality maintenance services that ensure a safe and welcoming facility environment.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Pay

$23 hour

Schedule

Full-Time opportunities available