Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant
Location: Newton, IA

A skilled nursing setting in Newton, IA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant. This role performs a variety of maintenance, light cleaning, organizing duties, and may include resident transportation duties when applicable. A clean driving record is required.

Shift Available

• Full-Time (Monday–Friday, occasional on-call required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash

• Move furniture to complete assignments

• Coordinate maintenance services with nursing staff in resident care areas

• Outdoor maintenance and grounds work including maintaining landscaping and snow removal.

• Follow maintenance schedules and supervisor instructions in accordance with policies and procedures

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work

• Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and general upkeep

• Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit and overhead lighting

• Support preventive maintenance program for machinery and equipment

• Transport residents safely to and from appointments as needed, following all transportation safety regulations

• Assume on-call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays

• Respond to unscheduled or emergency maintenance needs as directed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, cleaning, or related fields preferred

• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment

• Clean driving record required for transportation duties

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

• DailyPay access

Education Assistance

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition, or

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan

Benefits, bonuses, and compensation plans vary based on applicable law, job classification, and location.