Entry-Level Care Facility Maintenance Assistant

Kadima Healthcare Group; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare Group is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Assistant to support facility upkeep and safety across resident areas in Canonsburg, PA. You will assist in routine maintenance, repairs and grounds work under supervision, ensuring compliant facilities and smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, adherence to maintenance schedules, and readiness to handle call duties, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience in basic repair and maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and painting preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, removing trash, etc.
• Moves furniture in order to complete assignments
• Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
• Assist in terminal cleaning of resident room upon transfer, discharge, or death
• Follows maintenance schedule/instruction from supervisor and as outlined in established maintenance policies and procedures
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures
• Completes maintenance request slips and turns them into supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc. as necessary or directed
• Replaces burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights
• Ensures the operation of machinery, mechanical equipment and upkeep of facility by assisting department in Preventative Maintenance Program
• May assume on call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays
• Performs unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed
• Assist in smooth operation of maintenance department
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic repair & maintenance

Long-term care experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kadima Healthcare Group is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Assistant to support facility upkeep and safety across resident areas in Canonsburg, PA. You will assist in routine maintenance, repairs and grounds work under supervision, ensuring compliant facilities and smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, adherence to maintenance schedules, and readiness to handle call duties, weekends, and holidays as needed.