Maintenance Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Medical Insurance

Loan reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) match

Referral bonuses

Career path

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support daily facility upkeep under the Maintenance Director. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety checks to ensure reliable operations in a skilled nursing and assisted living environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating routine maintenance, managing supplies, and maintaining clean, safe spaces for residents and staff while adhering to health regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of general maintenance (boilers, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, electrical systems).
• Leadership ability and the willingness to cooperate with staff and directors.
• Two years of maintenance/power plant experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Operations: assist the Maintenance Director in planning, organizing, and performing routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive programs.
• Systems and Safety Compliance: maintain fire alarms, emergency electrical systems, HVAC, water/sewage systems, and ensure safety and infection control regulations.
• Equipment and Supply Management: help with ordering, receiving, storing, and documenting maintenance equipment and supplies; maintain inventory.
• Facility Cleanliness and Safety: keep indoor and outdoor areas clean and safe, identify hazards, coordinate preventive visits.
• Professional Conduct and Communication: foster positive relationships with residents, staff, families, and visitors; maintain confidentiality and appropriate dress code.
• Training and Compliance: participate in inspections, audits, and ongoing education; stay updated on policies and regulations.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Leadership ability

Healthcare experience

Team communication

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!

• Free Single Medical Insurance

• Loan reimbursement.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

• 401 (k) with annual contribution match

• Referral bonuses

• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Maintenance Assistant

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible in cooperation with the Maintenance Director for the overall maintenance of the facility. By performing repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies, ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed. They perform regular scheduled maintenance checks and documents them as needed. The position assists in the evaluation and efficient operation of all systems and equipment and recommends changes, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Operations
  Assist the Maintenance Director in planning, organizing, and performing routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs for the facility.

• Systems and Safety Compliance
  Maintain fire alarms, emergency electrical systems, HVAC, water/sewage systems, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and facility safety and infection control regulations.

• Equipment and Supply Management
  Help with ordering, receiving, storing, and documenting maintenance equipment and supplies; maintain inventory and report or repair equipment as needed.

• Facility Cleanliness and Safety
  Maintain clean, safe indoor and outdoor areas, identify and eliminate hazards, and coordinate preventive maintenance visits.

• Professional Conduct and Communication
  Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, families, and visitors; maintain confidentiality, dress code, and courteous behavior while supporting customer service and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Training and Compliance
  Participate in inspections, audits, workshops, and continuing education; stay updated on facility policies, Minnesota Department of Health regulations, and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of general maintenance, such as boilers, heating and air conditioningunits,refrigeratorsandfreezers,electricalwiring,etc.Boilerlicenseisstrongly recommended.

• Must possess leadership ability and the ability and willingness to cooperate and communicate with allstaff andDepartmentDirectors.

• Two(2)yearsofexperience inmaintenanceandpower plantworkis desirable

• Experienceinhealthcare,skillednursingfacilityorassistedlivingcommunity

About Monarch:

Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of 60+ skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Minnesota.

Partnering with higher research institutes and international tech companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in the care of our residents, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life and interactions.

We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.