Maintenance Assistant

Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Forest Hill Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to help keep our skilled nursing facility safe and welcoming. You will assist with routine repairs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting) and perform daily inspections, helping ensure resident comfort and safety.

We value independence and teamwork, with compassion for healthcare settings, and offer a friendly environment, competitive pay, and benefits as part of our commitment to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repair, or facility support preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building systems and general repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassion and respect for healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, etc.).
• Perform daily inspections and upkeep of facility grounds and equipment.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests to ensure resident comfort and safety.
• Support the Maintenance Director with larger projects and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

Teamwork

Safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Join Our Team at Forest Hill Health & Rehab as a Maintenance Assistant!

Location: Richmond, VA

Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Great Benefits

Are you handy, reliable, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly? Forest Hill Health & Rehab, a leading skilled nursing facility, is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to help us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, etc.)
• Perform daily inspections and upkeep of facility grounds and equipment
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests to ensure resident comfort and safety
• Support the Maintenance Director with larger projects and preventative maintenance tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior experience in a maintenance, repair, or facility support role preferred
• Basic knowledge of building systems and general repairs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassion and respect for working in a healthcare setting

Why Forest Hill?

• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact in residents’ daily lives
• Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and more!

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.