Maintenance Assistant

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental and Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance & Short‑

Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Planned Time-Off

DailyPay

Job summary

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab in Barre, VT is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform maintenance, cleaning, and organizing tasks and drive the facility van to transport residents to appointments. A clean driving record is required.

The role includes repairing walls, doors, lights, and equipment; coordinating with nursing staff; assisting in terminal cleaning; and performing routine maintenance and preventive tasks. Weekend/on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or maintenance roles.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Clean driving record 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 with nursing staff in resident areas.
• Assists in terminal cleaning of resident rooms on transfer, discharge, or death.
• Follows supervisor schedules and maintenance policies.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical tasks.
• Cares for grounds and exterior areas; replaces bulbs, ensures machinery operates properly.
• Drives the facility van to transport residents to appointments; adheres to safety rules.
• May handle on-call duties, including weekends and holidays.
• Executes unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Clean driving record

Maintenance basics

Light repairs

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.