Maintenance Assistant

People Powered; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental, Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Planned Time-Off

DailyPay availability

Job summary

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab in Barre, VT is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform a variety of maintenance, cleaning, and organizing tasks. The role includes driving the facility van to transport residents and requires a clean driving record.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional on-call. Responsibilities include repairs, routine upkeep, and coordination with nursing staff to support resident living areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or related fields.
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment.
• A clean driving record is required for transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash.
• Moves furniture to complete assignments.
• Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services in resident areas.
• Assists in terminal cleaning of resident rooms on transfer or discharge.
• Follows supervisor schedules and maintenance policies.
• Performs routine maintenance on facility and equipment (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical).
• Cleans grounds, parking areas, and driveways; handles light maintenance tasks.
• Replaces burned-out bulbs and exit lights.
• Ensures proper operation of machinery and participates in Preventive Maintenance.
• Drives the facility van for resident transport, adhering to safety rules.
• May be on-call weekends/holidays; handles unscheduled tasks as directed.

Skills

Maintenance

Cleaning

Driving

Job description

Maintenance Assistant
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabis seeking aMaintenance Assistantfor our skilled nursing facility inBarre, VT.

The Maintenance Assistant will perform a variety of maintenance, light cleaning, and organizing duties, as well as drive the facility van to transport residents to and from appointments.A clean driving record is required.

Rate

• Up to $25 per hour

Shift Available:

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

Responsibilities:

• Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash.
• Moves furniture to complete assignments.
• Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services when working in resident living areas.
• Assists in terminal cleaning of resident rooms upon transfer, discharge, or death.
• Follows the maintenance schedule/instructions provided by the supervisor, adhering to established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
• Conducts routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways, including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and policing as necessary or directed.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs, including exit lights and overhead lights.
• Ensures the proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by assisting with the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Drives the facility van to transport residents safely to and from appointments, maintaining compliance with transportation safety regulations.
• May assume on-call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or other related fields.
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment.
• A clean driving record is required for transportation duties.

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care
• Telemedicine Program
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick)
• Dailypay: The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for a nominal fee

Education Assistance:

• Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition* or
• Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.