Maintenance Assistant

Heritage Crossings; Geneva (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Day shift

Job summary

Heritage Crossings is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our long-term care team. This full-time role focuses on routine repairs, preventive upkeep, and grounds maintenance to keep resident areas safe, functional, and home-like.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, patient, and reliable, capable of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC monitoring while working with compassion for seniors in a supportive facility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or trade work preferred.
• Must be able to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Patience, empathy, and clear communication around elderly residents.
• Ability to follow HIPAA and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs across resident rooms and common spaces.
• Monitor and service heating, cooling, and mechanical systems per manufacturer guidelines.
• Groundskeeping: lawn mowing, trimming, debris collection, and winter snow/ice removal.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of exit signs, emergency lights, and call lights per OSHA and Life Safety Code.
• Safely assist with heavy lifting, furniture arrangement, and moving resident possessions with care.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hand tools

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Tools

Basic tools

Electrical tools

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our compassionate care team at our long-term care facility. In this role, you will perform routine building repairs, preventative facility upkeep, and grounds maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and home-like environment for our senior residents. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can balance technical work with a supportive, patient-centered attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance: Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs across resident rooms and common spaces.
• System Upkeep: Help monitor and service basic heating, cooling, and mechanical systems according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Groundskeeping: Manage outdoor property care including lawn mowing, trimming, debris collection, and timely winter snow or ice removal.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct routine tests on exit signs, emergency lights, and call lights while complying with OSHA and Life Safety Code standards.
• Resident Support: Safely assist with heavy lifting, furniture arrangement, and moving resident possessions with care and respect.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Hands-on experience in general maintenance, hand tools, or trade work is preferred but not required.
• Physical Demands: Must be physically capable of standing for long periods, bending, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, and communication skills needed to work safely around elderly or vulnerable residents.
• Compliance: Ability to follow strict health privacy laws (HIPAA) and maintain confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage Range: Competitive hourly pay.
• Shift Details: Full-time day shift position featuring a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with an occasional rotating on-call weekend schedule for emergency repairs.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k) retirement savings plan and paid time off.