Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Technician

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Career growth in facilities

Job summary

Avalon Rehab & Care Center in Wayne, NJ is seeking a dependable, hands-on Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our team full-time. You will help maintain a safe, comfortable healthcare environment and support resident safety and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has experience in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, or similar settings and can perform basic repairs, preventive tasks, and respond to maintenance requests from multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare facility is strongly preferred, including hospitals or nursing centers.
• Experience with general building maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with the safety needs of an occupied healthcare environment.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, painting, carpentry, and common repairs.
• Understanding of workplace safety and infection prevention practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize requests.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work with clinical and nonclinical departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance and preventative tasks throughout the facility.
• Respond to maintenance requests from nursing, environmental services, and admin.
• Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repairs, and general building work.
• Help maintain resident rooms, hallways, common areas, and bathrooms.
• Support facility inspections and identify safety and repair needs.
• Maintain safe, clean maintenance shop and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Assist with emergency maintenance needs and special projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to ensure resident safety and comfort.

Job description

Avalon Rehab & Care Center in Wayne, NJ is seeking a dependable, hands-on Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our team full-time. You will help maintain a safe, comfortable healthcare environment and support resident safety and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has experience in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, or similar settings and can perform basic repairs, preventive tasks, and respond to maintenance requests from multiple departments.