Maintenance Assistant

Monroe Springs; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Springs Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Monroe, MI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tech to lead the facility's maintenance operations. This full-time role ensures a safe, comfortable environment for residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance, managing HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire safety, coordinating vendors, and leading a maintenance team. Candidates have at least 1 year in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Healthcare Setting or Long-Term Care setting.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Code requirements and healthcare facility regulations.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all maintenance operations for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and life safety regulations.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and documentation.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, emergency power, and building systems.
• Maintain survey readiness and support state and federal inspections.
• Coordinate vendor services and contractor activities.
• Manage maintenance budgets, supplies, and inventory.
• Respond to facility emergencies and after-hours maintenance issues as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
• Partner with department leaders to support resident care and facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Maintenance Tech
Monroe Springs Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Monroe, MI | Full-Time

We offer a full continuum of care, from temporary respite care, to long-term skilled nursing, to hospice services. We also provide exceptional short-term rehabilitation and a range of specialty programs and complex clinical services. Together with our compassionate, personalized approach, these capabilities have helped establish our long-standing reputation for total excellence in senior care.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Tech to lead the maintenance operations of our skilled nursing facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents, families, employees, and visitors. Maintenance Tech experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all maintenance operations for the facility

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and life safety regulations

• Manage preventative maintenance programs and documentation

• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, emergency power, and building systems

• Maintain survey readiness and support state and federal inspections

• Coordinate vendor services and contractor activities

• Manage maintenance budgets, supplies, and inventory

• Respond to facility emergencies and after-hours maintenance issues as needed

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members

• Partner with department leaders to support resident care and facility operations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Healthcare Setting or Long-Term Care setting

• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Code requirements and healthcare facility regulations

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and regulatory compliance

• Ability to troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

What We're Looking For:

• Leads by example

• Takes ownership and accountability

• Builds positive relationships with residents and staff

• Has a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

• Understands that a well-maintained facility directly impacts resident quality of life

Salary: $18 - $21 HOURLY