Maintenance Assistant

Bellevue Post Acute; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Post Acute seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Director in keeping the community safe, clean, and functional for residents, staff, and visitors. You will perform routine maintenance on interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures, and mechanical systems, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The role requires the ability to read and follow directions, work independently, and respond promptly to emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No professional license required.
• At least 1 year of general maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior fixtures, walls, lighting, and furniture in good repair.
• Service plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and AC systems per procedures.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs with licensed providers as needed.
• Review maintenance logs and document repairs promptly.
• Respond to emergency repair requests and assist with preventive maintenance.
• Maintain exterior surfaces, storage of paints and flammable materials, and workshop area.

Skills

English literacy

Independent worker

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Reading directions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bellevue, WA 98007

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Maintenance Assistant

Join our Bellevue Post-Acute dedicated team in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents, staff, and visitors! Our team is built on compassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe “Great Care Starts with Great People” and that “Together, We Thrive.”

Website: https://bellevuepostacute.com/careers/

Address: 2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Director in maintaining the community in good repair at all times, including interior and exterior surfaces, fixtures, equipment, and mechanical systems. This includes performing routine maintenance and repairs, responding to emergency repair requests, completing preventive maintenance tasks, and helping ensure the facility remains safe, clean, and functional.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Maintenance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all interior fixtures in good repair, including walls, woodwork, handrails, nurse call systems, light fixtures, furniture, and related equipment


• Maintain plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems according to established procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable laws and regulations


• Troubleshoot failures in plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, or ventilation systems and obtain appropriate licensed service providers under the direction of the Maintenance Director


• Review the Maintenance Log and promptly complete and document required repairs


• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests


• Assist with routine maintenance checks, including emergency generator testing, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, sprinkler systems, water temperatures, oxygen systems, call lights, fans, and ventilation filters


• Maintain the exterior of the building, including painting, pipe and duct cleaning, grounds, and general upkeep


• Maintain the workshop and mechanical room in a neat, clean, and hazard-free condition


• Ensure paints and other flammable materials are properly stored


• Clean garbage cans and refuse areas


• Perform general repairs, including broken windows and screens, loose handrails or grab bars, loose furniture legs, door knobs, and door fixtures


• Repair and maintain wheelchairs


• Periodically inspect, clean, and repair roofs and gutters as necessary


• Assist with the preventive maintenance schedule for mechanical patient lifts, kitchen grease traps, washers and dryers, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, ice machines, shower chairs, hair dryers, shower hoses, suction machines, generators, call systems, heating and cooling systems, community vehicles, and other equipment


• Assist the Maintenance Director in maintaining required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)


• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and community


• Practice safety procedures of the department and community


• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations


• Assist the Maintenance Director with Quality Assurance Program initiatives


• Be courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with community personnel, residents, families, and the public


• Attend required in-service training and staff meetings


• Attend and participate in community committee meetings as required


• Assist with monthly fire drills, internal disaster drills, and required external and mass casualty drills


• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and License Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred


• No professional license required

Experience

At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following fields preferred

• General maintenance in an institution or building


• Carpentry or community construction


• Plumbing and/or electrical


• Appliance maintenance

What We’re Looking ForQualifications & Skills

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English


• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities


• Ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in a healthcare setting, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning, and general repair


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in community systems


• Dependability


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information


• Ability to communicate effectively and be easily understood through verbal communication in English


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of weight and volume


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Empathetic and respectful when communicating with residents, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies


• Knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and community information


• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in the care and use of resident and community property


• Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance

Physical & Working Conditions

Skilled Nursing Facility environment

Primarily indoor work with normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes and odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, and climbing

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Must be able to see and hear adequately, with or without the aid of mechanical or prosthetic devices

Must meet the general health requirements of the facility, including annual TB screening and physical examination

Exposure to the stresses associated with a 24-hour skilled care environment serving elderly, disabled, and cognitively impaired residents

Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, unusual or impaired resident behavior, family concerns, regulatory visits, and other situations associated with a skilled nursing environment