Maintenance Assistant

RHA Health Services, LLC; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks & discount

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management

Free CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to manage tools, equipment, and bench stock, conduct periodic inspections, ensure basic safety standards, identify hazards, and provide 24‑hour emergency maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and four years of general maintenance experience; valid driver’s license with personal vehicle insurance; ability to implement safety protocols.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; four years of general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to apply safety protocols and maintain standards.
• Valid driver’s license with personal vehicle insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work orders with Home Managers and staff to plan maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, doors, and partitions.
• Paint walls and trim; install glass, blinds, and door hardware.
• Inspect and ensure compliance with building codes; plan reconstruction or upgrades.
• Review manuals and determine preventive maintenance frequency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Type: Regular

Salary: $16.00 hourly

Job Overview

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! The role involves managing tools, equipment, and bench stock, conducting periodic maintenance inspections, ensuring basic safety standards are met, identifying potential hazards, and providing 24‑hour emergency maintenance. The position requires the ability to implement protocols to ensure safety measures are accomplished. Education, licensure, and experience requirements include an HS diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience in general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work orders with Home Managers and other staff supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with the operation of residential or center activities.
• Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, walls, building framework, and trim.
• Paint interior and exterior walls and trim. Install glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Install items such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall and ceiling fans, lights, and door locks. Replace damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
• Assure compliance with building code.
• Develop and coordinate with the Administrator and Manager – Materials and Assets to plan for reconstruction, capital improvement, or installation of new equipment or buildings.
• Seek bids for construction or renovation projects as appropriate.
• Suggest cost‑saving equipment when replacement is necessary.
• Estimate cost of parts and supplies to be used during scheduled maintenance.
• Review manufacturer’s service manuals and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with personal vehicle insurance coverage. Must maintain proficiency in company‑sponsored training and certifications.

Pre‑Employment Screening

• Complete criminal background and registry name checks (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• If the position requires driving, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle will be required to provide transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program to help you save money.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.