Maintenance Assistant

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation seeks a Maintenance Assistant to help sustain a safe, clean, and functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will perform landscaping, door and fixture repairs, HVAC servicing, and basic plumbing/electrical tasks while supporting life-safety compliance and preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have carpentry/painting skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the stamina to work safely and independently in a healthcare setting.

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.

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.

Skills

Landscaping

Door repair

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation -

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