Maintenance Assistant

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to help keep our facility safe, clean, and fully functional for residents, staff, and visitors. You will perform basic repairs, service HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks, and participate in life-safety procedures, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Carpentry, painting, minor electrical and plumbing skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physical stamina: lift, bend, climb, stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks (mowing, trimming) and lawn care equipment.
• Maintain exterior & interior doors, repair windows, screens, and light fixtures.
• Service HVAC units per manufacturer guidelines and facility policy.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry tasks (painting, wall repairs).
• Assist in building safety tasks: fire drills, safety audits, life safety code compliance, maintain records.
• Ensure life safety equipment is compliant (e.g., extinguishers).
• Respond to maintenance requests and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and tools and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and resourceful Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As a Maintenance Assistant at our facility, you will help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and functional environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. If you have maintenance/repair skills, take pride in workmanship, and care about creating a supportive living environment, we would love to have you on board.

Maintenance Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with landscaping tasks (mowing, trimming, planting) and maintain lawn care equipment

• Maintain exterior & interior door locks; repair windows, screens, and light fixtures

• Clean/change air filters; service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units per manufacturer guidelines and facility policy

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry tasks (e.g., painting, wall repairs, ceiling tile replacement)

• Assist in building safety tasks: fire drills, safety audits, life safety code compliance, maintain records

• Ensure compliance of life safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers)

• Respond to maintenance requests / perform preventive maintenance / keep facility systems in working order

• Maintain equipment and tools; follow safety procedures

Maintenance Assistant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Carpentry, painting, minor electrical and plumbing skills preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

• Good problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions when needed

• Good communication skills; able to interact professionally with staff, residents, and visitors

• Ability to work safely, adhere to procedures, and use tools and equipment responsibly

• Physical stamina: must be able to lift, bend, climb, stand for long periods