Maintenance Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility | Reliable & Hands-On
Real Estate
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered)
Schedule: Weekdays with rotating on-call/weekends as needed (discussed during interview)
About the role
Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to help keep our building safe, clean, and running smoothly for residents and staff. This is a hands-on role for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and can handle a variety of repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
What we offer
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Steady work and supportive team environment
- Vacation time + Sick time (per eligibility)
- Training and opportunities to learn additional facility systems
Key responsibilities
- Assist with preventative maintenance and routine building rounds
- Perform basic repairs (drywall, painting, flooring, doors/locks, fixtures, minor plumbing)
- Help with simple electrical tasks (changing ballasts/bulbs, outlets/switch plates—within scope)
- Support HVAC upkeep (filters, basic troubleshooting; escalate major issues)
- Respond to work orders promptly and communicate status updates
- Maintain grounds as needed (trash removal, basic landscaping support)
- Move furniture/equipment and help set up rooms/areas as needed
- Follow safety standards (PPE, ladders, lockout/tagout as applicable) and infection control
- Support emergency preparedness tasks and participate in on-call rotation (if required)
What we’re looking for
- Prior maintenance, facilities, construction, or handyman experience preferred
- Ability to use hand/power tools safely
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Good communication and customer-service mindset (you’ll work around residents)
- Ability to lift/move items and work on your feet
Preferred (nice to have)
- Experience in healthcare, SNF, or regulated environments
- Basic knowledge of life safety expectations (fire doors, exits, alarms—training provided)
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