Maintenance Assistant

Oak Hills Living Center; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life insurance

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

On-the-job training

Job summary

Oak Hills Living Center is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to help keep the facility safe, clean, and comfortable for residents and staff. You’ll perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other repairs, inspect equipment, and maintain HVAC systems.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, assisting vendors, and helping move equipment while ensuring resident comfort and dignity. Training and growth opportunities are available with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous maintenance experience is helpful but not required; we will train the right candidate.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tools and repair techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work
• Inspect, test, and maintain equipment to ensure proper operation
• Maintain heating and cooling systems in accordance with guidelines
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities
• Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, and outdoor grounds (mowing, trimming, snow/ice removal as needed)
• Ensure safe and hazard-free conditions throughout the facility
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas
• Follow all safety procedures, infection control standards, and facility policies
• Use proper lockout/tagout procedures when necessary
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues promptly
• Assist vendors, contractors, and inspectors as needed
• Help move equipment and supplies safely
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and quality improvement activities
• Provide support and training to new team members
• Complete maintenance tasks with consideration for resident comfort and dignity
• Coordinate work to minimize disruption to residents’ daily routines

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance tools

Repair techniques

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Introduction

Oak Hills Living Center is seeking a reliable and motivated MaintenanceAssistant to help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment forour residents, staff, and visitors. This position plays a key role in ensuringour facility, equipment, and grounds are well-maintained and operatingefficiently.

Responsibilities

Facility & EquipmentMaintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs includingplumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work
• Inspect, test, and maintain equipment to ensureproper operation
• Maintain heating and cooling systems in accordancewith guidelines
• Complete work orders and document maintenanceactivities

Grounds & Building Care

• Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, and outdoorgrounds (mowing, trimming, snow/ice removal as needed)
• Ensure safe and hazard-free conditions throughout thefacility
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures, infection controlstandards, and facility policies
• Use proper lockout/tagout procedures when necessary
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues promptly

Support & Teamwork

• Assist vendors, contractors, and inspectors as needed
• Help move equipment and supplies safely
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and qualityimprovement activities
• Provide support and training to new team members

Resident-Focused Care

• Complete maintenance tasks with consideration forresident comfort and dignity
• Coordinate work to minimize disruption to residents’daily routines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous maintenance experience is helpful but notrequired – we will train the right candidate
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tools and repairtechniques preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Shift Requirements

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday with on call rotation

Why Join Oak Hills LivingCenter?

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents’lives
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, 401K,PTO, Paid Holidays