Maintenance Assistant

National-Healthcare-Corporation; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lexington is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep the facility safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for patients, residents, and staff. This on-site role covers indoor and outdoor tasks, with a rotating weekend on-call schedule, in West Columbia, SC.

The ideal candidate can read manuals, operate common maintenance tools, and follow safety regulations while performing repairs and routine upkeep across buildings and grounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Familiarity with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Able to lift heavy objects and perform diverse physical tasks.
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, care for, maintain, and repair facility property, grounds, and equipment.
• Assist in planning and executing repair, maintenance, and new installation/construction projects.
• Perform routine groundskeeping and heavy custodial duties.
• Monitor facility systems and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Participate in rotating on-call weekend schedule and respond to maintenance calls.

Skills

Manual interpretation

Safety compliance

Maintenance knowledge

Heavy lifting

Indoor/outdoor work

Tools

General maintenance tools

Equipment operation

Job description

NHC HealthCare Lexington

West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Description

Maintenance Assistant – NHC HealthCare Lexington

Location: 2993 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC

Are you a hardworking, hands-on professional with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? NHC HealthCare Lexington is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our team!

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our facility is safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for our patients, residents, and staff. If you enjoy a dynamic workday where you can work both indoors and outdoors, tackle a variety of projects, and make a real difference in a healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Inspect, care for, maintain, and repair facility property, grounds, and equipment.
• Assist in planning and executing repair, maintenance, and new installation/construction projects.
• Perform routine groundskeeping and heavy custodial duties.
• Monitor facility systems, ensuring everything functions safely and efficiently.
• Participate in a rotating on-call weekend schedule and respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.

What You Bring (Requirements & Skills)

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals. Familiarity with local building codes, ordinances, and safety regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of standard maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, including their proper care and safe usage.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb depending on the project. Must be capable of heavy lifting and moving.
• Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

Benefits We Offer

Full‑Time Employees:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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