Maintenance Assistant

Mapleview Country Villa; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & retirement options

Career growth opportunities

Nurse practitioner support

Job summary

Mapleview Country Villa in Chardon, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support building systems and resident safety in our long-term care community. The role emphasizes HVAC and plumbing expertise, a proactive approach to life-safety compliance, and strong problem-solving skills.

You'll maintain boilers and RTUs, supervise preventative maintenance, and assist with general duties around mechanical rooms, rooftops, and grounds. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in facility maintenance; healthcare experience preferred.
• HVAC and plumbing troubleshooting in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with life safety environments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot RTUs, boilers, and temporary heating/cooling solutions.
• Maintain hot water systems, mixing valves, and water temperatures; troubleshoot toilets/flush valves, floor drains, and grease traps.
• Support fire/life safety systems (drills, extinguishers, egress, emergency lighting) and document per standards.
• Execute PM schedules for building systems and equipment; track work orders and parts.
• Perform minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds tasks; coordinate vendors and escort contractors.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Plumbing troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Boilers

RTUs

Mixing valves

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

We're seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support building systems and resident safety in our Long-term Care community. The ideal candidate brings strong HVAC and plumbing skills, a proactive approach to life safety compliance, and strong critical thinking to solve issues quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• HVAC: Maintain and troubleshoot RTUs, boilers, and set up temporary heating/cooling solutions during outages or emergencies.


• Plumbing: Maintain hot water systems, mixing valves, and water temperatures; troubleshoot toilets/flush valves, floor drains, and grease traps.


• Life Safety Compliance: Support fire/life safety systems (e.g., drills, extinguishers, egress, emergency lighting) and documentation per regulatory standards.


• Preventative Maintenance: Execute PM schedules for building systems and equipment; track work orders and parts.


• General Maintenance: Minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds as needed; vendor coordination and escorting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-3+ years in facility maintenance; healthcare/LTC/senior living preferred.


• Technical: HVAC and plumbing troubleshooting; boilers, RTUs, hot water loops, mixing valve calibration.


• Compliance: Familiarity with life safety and environmental standards for healthcare settings.


• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, urgency, and communication.


• Nice to Have: Boiler license, EPA 608, basic electrical knowledge.


• Other: Valid driver's license; ability to pass background and pre-employment checks.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, bending, and ladder work.


• Work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and tight spaces; occasional after-hours/on-call support.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO, and retirement options


• Stable, mission-driven environment serving residents and staff


• Growth opportunities within Facilities/Plant Operations

Mapleview Country Villa - 10 Years of Growing Impact

Rooted in the Community:

Mapleview Country Villa has proudly served the Chardon area for 10 years. We may be newer, but our commitment to quality care and strong community relationships continues to grow every day.

Our Mission:

\"Our Family Caring for Yours\"

What We Offer Employees:

• A strong sense of purpose and community


• Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice


• Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration


• A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning

We See You as a Whole Person:

Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We're committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.