Maintenance Assistant/Handyman

About the role

We are seeking a dependable, skilled, and hands-on Maintenance Assistant / Handyman to join our team at a full-continuum long-term care facility. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, general building maintenance, and repairs. Experience working in a healthcare, senior living, nursing home, assisted living, or other regulated facility is highly preferred. This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can troubleshoot problems, complete routine preventative maintenance, respond to repair requests, and work effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.

Position Type: Full-Time | Department: Environmental Services / Maintenance | Reports To: Maintenance Director / Administrator

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, thermostats, ventilation, and related equipment.
• Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance, including faucets, toilets, sinks, drains, valves, water lines, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Perform general carpentry and handyman work, including repairing doors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and fixtures.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs within the scope of training and applicable regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and resident/staff requests.
• Inspect resident rooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas for maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with painting, patching, drywall repair, caulking, weatherproofing, and other building maintenance tasks.
• Assist with maintaining emergency systems and equipment and report deficiencies promptly.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, fire safety, infection-control, life-safety, and facility policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance situations that may affect resident safety or comfort.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Administrator.

Requirements

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman work, or a related trade.
• Demonstrated HVAC experience is required.
• Demonstrated plumbing experience is required.
• General knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems, determine appropriate repairs, and use common hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a busy healthcare environment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, climb, bend, kneel, and work in various physical positions as required by the job.
• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in a weekend coverage rotation.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation center, hospital, senior living community, or other healthcare setting.
• HVAC certification or formal HVAC training.
• Plumbing, electrical, or other skilled-trade certification.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and computerized maintenance/work-order systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare facility regulatory and life-safety requirements.