Maintenance Assistant

Big-Bend-Woods-1; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Big-Bend-Woods-1 is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to keep the facility’s plant, equipment, and grounds safe and operating for residents, staff, and visitors. You will report to the Plant Supervisor or Director of Environmental Services and perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities include basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC checks, handling work orders, safety drills, room turnovers, and grounds upkeep. On-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC systems.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general building repairs.
• Complete routine maintenance schedules and inspect HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Log and complete daily maintenance requests using computerized tracking systems (such as TELS).
• Conduct daily facility rounds, check emergency lighting and alarms, and assist with drills.
• Prepare resident rooms for new admissions, including painting and fixture checks.
• Handle basic grounds maintenance, debris cleanup, and snow/ice removal.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts for facility emergencies.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview & Purpose

A Maintenance Assistant helps ensure the facility's physical plant, equipment, and grounds remain safe, clean, and operational for residents, staff, and visitors. They report to the Plant Supervisor or Director of Environmental Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Repairs: Perform basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general building repairs.

• Preventative Maintenance: Complete routine maintenance schedules and inspect HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Work Orders & Tracking: Log and complete daily maintenance requests using computerized tracking systems (such as TELS).

• Safety & Compliance: Conduct daily facility rounds, check emergency lighting and alarms, and assist with disaster or fire drill readiness under state/federal guidelines.

• Room Turnovers: Prepare resident rooms for new admissions, including painting, fixture fixes, and equipment checks.

• Grounds & Upkeep: Handle basic grounds maintenance, debris cleanup, and snow/ice removal.

• On-Call Availability: Participate in rotating on-call shifts for facility emergencies.

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Prior hands-on experience in healthcare/skilled nursing maintenance is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs, stand or walk for long periods, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Documentation: Valid driver's license (frequently required for supply runs or grounds work) and reliable communication (phone/email).