Maintenance Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support our residents and facilities in Wisconsin. The role covers preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and assisting residents, with occasional emergencies outside standard hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in building maintenance and a valid driver’s license. You will work under supervision, ensuring safety procedures and high-quality service for our community members.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical concepts and mechanics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance and assist residents as needed.
• Handle building and grounds maintenance tasks and basic troubleshooting.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies outside regular hours when needed.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Mechanical

Driver's license

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

The Maintenance Assistant provides ongoing preventative maintenance and resident assistance, building and grounds maintenance, troubleshooting maintenance problems and various related tasks as assigned. Performs most tasks independently with occasional assistance of outside vendor. Is available to respond to maintenance emergencies that may arise outside of regular working hours.

Critical Success Factors Practices good safety awareness and follows safety procedures, including infection control measures where applicable. Ability to be self-supervising and self-motivating. Able to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner. Must demonstrate a positive, courteous and respectful attitude to residents, families, staff and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior experience in building maintenance. Must possess knowledge of the following: Plumbing, including but not limited to design/mechanics of commodes, plumbing fixtures, drains, discharge lines, hot water heaters, dishwashers, ice machines, etc. HVAC, including but not limited to general principles of HVAC and heat pump operation/mechanics, and refrigeration. Electricity, including but not limited to wiring, voltage, amperage. Mechanics, including but not limited to design/operation of engines. Must possess a valid driver's license; must have clean driving record with no major violations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere. PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the "Service Center," a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities. As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.