Maintenance Assistant

AdamsPlace; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lexington in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our facility safe, comfortable, and well‑maintained for patients, residents, and staff. This hands‑on role covers indoor and outdoor work and a variety of projects in a healthcare setting.

You’ll inspect and repair building systems, perform groundskeeping and custodial duties, and participate in rotating on‑call weekends to respond to maintenance emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and understand local codes and safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment and their safe usage.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and climb; capable of heavy lifting.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all 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, ensuring everything functions safely and efficiently.
• Participate in rotating on-call weekend schedule and respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.

Job 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

We highly value our team members and offer competitive benefit packages tailored to your employment status:

Full-Time Employees

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Earned Time Off (ETO)

EOE