Maintenance Assistant

Royal-Oaks-Nursing-; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 64,747,200 - 71,635,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, &

Vision Coverage

Telemedicine Program

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance and STD

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and

state sick leave

DailyPay

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform a range of maintenance tasks to keep the facility safe and functional for residents and staff. This full-time role offers hands-on work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance, with opportunities to support preventative maintenance and on-call coverage.

The ideal candidate has experience in maintenance trades, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, building trades, or related field.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility structures (walls, doors, ceilings, windows, flooring, baseboards).
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems.
• Assist with light grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, sweeping, parking lots, sidewalks).
• Replace light bulbs and maintain emergency/exit lighting.
• Support preventative maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance work with nursing staff when in resident care areas.
• Respond to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests.
• Participate in on-call rotations for weekends and holidays.
• Follow safety policies and schedules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Location: Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Urbandale, IA

Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to help ensure our facility remains safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

Position Details

• Status: Full-Time

• Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility structures, including walls, doors, ceilings, windows, mirrors, flooring, and baseboards

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, mechanical equipment, and other building systems

• Assist with light grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, sweeping, and maintaining parking lots and sidewalks

• Replace light bulbs and ensure all lighting, including emergency and exit lighting, remains operational

• Assist with the facility's preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment and machinery operate safely and efficiently

• Move and arrange furniture and equipment as needed

• Coordinate maintenance work with nursing staff when working in resident care areas

• Respond promptly to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance requests

• Participate in on-call rotations for weekends and holidays as needed

• Follow all facility safety policies, maintenance schedules, and departmental procedures

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, building trades, or related experience preferred

• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance preferred

• Familiarity with maintenance tools, equipment, and cleaning materials

• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

• DailyPay – View your earnings as they accrue, with the option to withdraw funds daily for a nominal fee

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Join the team at Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents and staff.