Maintenance Assistant

Fort Wayne Health Campus; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Full-time schedule

Training program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fort Wayne Health Campus in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a full-time maintenance helper to keep the building safe, clean, and functional for residents. You’ll assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and moving heavy items, learning from experienced staff while contributing to daily operations.

No special trade required; a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are needed. You’ll work a full-time daytime schedule with weekend on-call and rotating holidays, collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Full-time availability: day shifts, weekend on-call rotation, rotating holidays.
• Able to work with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Maintenance or trade experience welcome, but on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Inspect equipment and building systems for safe, proper function.
• Handle incoming and outgoing freight and run errands as needed.
• Move furniture and equipment around the building.
• Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Collaborate with other departments to keep the building running.

Skills

Detail-oriented

People-oriented

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why you’ll love this role

Ready for the next step in a hands-on career? You’ll help keep our building safe, clean, and running right for the residents who live here. If you’re new to the trade, you’ll learn from experienced staff who are glad to share what they know. If you already have years behind you, you’ll join a team that appreciates the expertise.

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Daily Pay
• Robust health and voluntary benefit options
• Dependable, full-time schedule
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Exceptional training and advancement opportunities

What you’ll do

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment and building systems for safe, proper function
• Handle incoming and outgoing freight and run errands as needed
• Move furniture and equipment around the building
• Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies
• Work alongside other departments to keep the building running

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Available for full-time days, a weekend on-call rotation, and rotating holidays
• Alert, detail-oriented, and able to make sound decisions on your own
• Able to work well with residents, families, staff, and vendors
• Maintenance or trade experience welcome, but we’ll train the right person

Physical requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, and reach throughout the shift
• Lift, push, pull, and move heavy furniture and equipment

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal employment opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations, and we are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.