Maintenance Assistant

Spring River Rehabilitation and Care; Roswell, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training and professional development

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the daily maintenance and physical plant needs of our skilled nursing community.

The role involves routine repairs, preventive maintenance, room preparation, equipment upkeep, and building systems support, working closely with leadership to keep resident rooms and common areas safe, functional, and well maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous maintenance, facilities, handyman, healthcare maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, or general repairs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance and repair assignments throughout the facility.
• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, and general building repairs within training and ability.
• Repair or replace fixtures, hardware, doors, locks, furniture, and other facility items as appropriate.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders.
• Troubleshoot basic maintenance concerns and report larger issues to maintenance leadership.
• Assist with maintaining resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, dining areas, and common spaces.
• Help ensure repairs are completed safely and timely.
• Assist with preparing resident rooms for new admissions.
• Complete minor repairs and touch-ups in resident rooms.
• Assist with painting, patching, fixture replacement, and general room upkeep.
• Help maintain common areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance concerns that impact resident comfort or safety.
• Respect resident belongings, privacy, and personal space while completing work.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Complete work in resident areas with minimal disruption whenever possible.
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Environmental Services, Dietary, Activities, and other departments.
• Respond professionally to maintenance concerns reported by residents or staff.
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts.
• Assist with additional facility maintenance projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Power tools

General repairs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico

Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, maintaining a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment is an important part of caring for our residents.

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Maintenance Assistant to support the daily maintenance and physical plant needs of our skilled nursing community.

• Hands-on maintenance position
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop maintenance and facility operations experience
• Variety of projects and daily responsibilities
• Meaningful work supporting residents and staff

Position Overview

The Maintenance Assistant supports the maintenance and physical plant operations of Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center.

This position assists with routine repairs, preventive maintenance, facility inspections, grounds upkeep, room preparation, equipment maintenance, and general building needs.

The Maintenance Assistant works closely with maintenance and facility leadership to help ensure resident rooms, common areas, equipment, and building systems remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable using tools, and willing to assist with a variety of maintenance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Complete routine maintenance and repair assignments throughout the facility

• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, and general building repairs within training and ability

• Repair or replace fixtures, hardware, doors, locks, furniture, and other facility items as appropriate

• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders

• Troubleshoot basic maintenance concerns and report larger issues to maintenance leadership

• Assist with maintaining resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, dining areas, and common spaces

• Help ensure repairs are completed safely and timely

Resident Rooms & Facility Appearance

• Assist with preparing resident rooms for new admissions

• Complete minor repairs and touch-ups in resident rooms

• Assist with painting, patching, fixture replacement, and general room upkeep

• Help maintain common areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition

• Respond promptly to maintenance concerns that impact resident comfort or safety

• Respect resident belongings, privacy, and personal space while completing work

Building & Equipment Support

• Assist with monitoring facility equipment and physical plant systems

• Support maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and other building systems within the responsibilities of the position

• Assist with basic equipment repairs when appropriate

• Report significant equipment or building-system concerns to maintenance leadership

• Assist contractors and vendors with facility access and projects as directed

• Maintain maintenance tools and equipment in safe working condition

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Assist with maintaining facility grounds and exterior areas

• Remove debris and maintain sidewalks and entry areas

• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance

• Support snow and ice removal when necessary

• Identify exterior building, parking lot, sidewalk, lighting, or safety concerns

• Help maintain safe and accessible entrances for residents, visitors, and employees

Resident Experience & Teamwork

• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and employees

• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality

• Complete work in resident areas with minimal disruption whenever possible

• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Environmental Services, Dietary, Activities, and other departments

• Respond professionally to maintenance concerns reported by residents or staff

• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts

• Assist with additional facility maintenance projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous maintenance, construction, facilities, handyman, apartment maintenance, healthcare maintenance, or related experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair preferred

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Comfortable working with hand and power tools

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, or general repairs is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

The Maintenance Assistant position provides an excellent opportunity to develop experience in healthcare facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, building systems, life safety, and physical plant operations.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, wants to continue learning, and understands the importance of maintaining a safe and comfortable home for our residents.

About Us

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long‑term care, and post‑acute services.

Our mission is simple:

To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For.

A safe, comfortable, and well‑maintained building is an important part of fulfilling that mission. Our Maintenance team helps ensure residents have an environment they can feel comfortable calling home.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb

• Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment

• Ability to perform maintenance activities in indoor and outdoor environments

• Ability to lift and carry maintenance materials, equipment, and supplies as required for assigned duties

• Ability to respond promptly to maintenance and safety concerns throughout the facility

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation