Maintenance Assistant

Sarah S Brayton Center; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Referral Program Bonuses

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health, Dental,

Job summary

Sarah Brayton Nursing Center in Fall River, MA is seeking a motivated Maintenance Assistant to support grounds and facilities maintenance. The role involves basic repairs, keeping spaces safe and clean, and following directions from the Maintenance Director.

You will handle tools, assist with minor repairs, and contribute to a reliable, customer‑focused facility team. The position is full‑time, in‑person, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA laws.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Comply with vaccination and testing requirements as required by state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of center grounds and facilities.
• Follow directions from the Maintenance Director.
• Maintain and repair basic center functions and equipment.
• Take care of tools and equipment.
• Provide customer service first and assist with other duties as requested.

Skills

Follow directions

Tool handling

Maintenance & repair

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sarah Brayton Nursing Center is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Maintenance Assistant to join our great team. At Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, we aim to provide the highest level of care for our residents and that starts with a happy staff. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to make working at Sarah Brayton the best experience possible:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Referral Program Bonuses
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant provides a variety of standard and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of center grounds and facilities.

Job Skills

• Works closely with and follows directions from the Maintenance Director.
• Maintains building and grounds in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Maintains and repairs basic functions of the center as determined by the Maintenance Director.
• Takes care of the tools and equipment.
• Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, changes filters on HVAC equipment, carriers, lifts, and stocks supplies.
• Assumes supervisor's responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Puts customer service first.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA laws.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Comply with all vaccination and testing requirements as required by state and federal regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

8 hour shift - (Days 8am - 4pm)

• 40 hours a week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02720: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person