Maintenance Assistant

Care Initiatives; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is hiring for a Maintenance Staff at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, IA, a 176-bed skilled nursing community. You will perform routine maintenance, monitor building systems, and support safety and preventative maintenance.

Schedule options are full-time 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm with every 3rd Sunday. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and complete assignments timely.
• Interest in creating and maintaining a home-like atmosphere.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service to 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.

Skills

Multitask

Customer service

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Ravenwood Specialty Care, 2651 St. Francis Drive, Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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!

At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

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 Aff 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.

Ravenwood Specialty Care, 2651 St. Francis Drive, Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America