Maintenance Assistant

Care Initiatives; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Staff member to join the facilities team. This full-time role offers 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm shifts with every 3rd Sunday, focusing on keeping the building safe, clean, and comfortable for residents.

You will monitor heating, cooling, and equipment, maintain outdoor areas, and assist with heavy cleaning and routine upkeep. We value empathetic, customer-focused individuals who help create a home-like atmosphere and support our care

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and complete assignments timely.
• Interest in creating and maintaining a home-like atmosphere.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service to our residents.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance and repairs to keep the facility safe, clean, and comfortable.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, including heating, cooling, and equipment.
• Maintain outdoor areas, walkways, and grounds, including snow/ice removal as needed.
• Assist with heavy cleaning, floor care, and facility upkeep when needed.
• Follow safety policies and support inspections and preventative maintenance.

Job description

Ravenwood Specialty Care, a 176-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Waterloo, IA, is now hiring!

Maintenance Staff

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-time 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm with every 3rd Sunday

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our maintenance team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance and repairs to keep the facility safe, clean, and comfortable.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, including heating, cooling, and equipment.
• Maintain outdoor areas, walkways, and grounds, including snow/ice removal as needed.
• Assist with heavy cleaning, floor care, and facility upkeep when needed.
• Follow safety policies and support inspections and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and complete assignments timely.
• Interest in creating and maintaining a home-like atmosphere.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service to our residents.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company-paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.