Maintenance Assistant/Handyman

AA Healthcare Management; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Healthcare Management in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant / Handyman to keep our long-term care facility safe, comfortable, and functional for residents, staff, and visitors.

This hands-on role covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance. Prior experience in healthcare settings is preferred; ability to troubleshoot, perform preventive tasks, and respond to repair requests is required; weekend rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman work, or a related trade.
• Demonstrated HVAC experience is required.
• Demonstrated plumbing experience is required.
• General knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems, determine appropriate repairs, and use common hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a busy healthcare environment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, climb, bend, kneel, and work in various physical positions as required by the job.
• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in a weekend coverage rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, thermostats, ventilation, and related equipment.
• Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance, including faucets, toilets, sinks, drains, valves, water lines, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Perform general carpentry and handyman work, including repairing doors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and fixtures.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs within the scope of training and applicable regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and resident/staff requests.
• Inspect resident rooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas for maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with painting, patching, drywall repair, caulking, weatherproofing, and other building maintenance tasks.
• Assist with maintaining emergency systems and equipment and report deficiencies promptly.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, fire safety, infection-control, life-safety, and facility policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance situations that may affect resident safety or comfort.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Administrator.

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Handyman work

HVAC experience

Plumbing experience

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Assistant / Handyman

Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Environmental Services / Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Director / Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, skilled, and hands-on Maintenance Assistant / Handyman to join our team at a full-continuum long-term care facility. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, general building maintenance, and repairs. Experience working in a healthcare, senior living, nursing home, assisted living, or other regulated facility is highly preferred.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can troubleshoot problems, complete routine preventative maintenance, respond to repair requests, and work effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, thermostats, ventilation, and related equipment.

• Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance, including faucets, toilets, sinks, drains, valves, water lines, and other plumbing fixtures.

• Assist with preventative maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.

• Perform general carpentry and handyman work, including repairing doors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and fixtures.

• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs within the scope of training and applicable regulations.

• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and resident/staff requests.

• Inspect resident rooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas for maintenance and safety concerns.

• Assist with painting, patching, drywall repair, caulking, weatherproofing, and other building maintenance tasks.

• Assist with maintaining emergency systems and equipment and report deficiencies promptly.

• Follow all applicable OSHA, fire safety, infection-control, life-safety, and facility policies and procedures.

• Respond appropriately to urgent maintenance situations that may affect resident safety or comfort.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, handyman work, or a related trade.

• Demonstrated HVAC experience is required.

• Demonstrated plumbing experience is required.

• General knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, and mechanical systems.

• Ability to diagnose problems, determine appropriate repairs, and use common hand and power tools safely.

• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

• Good communication and customer-service skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a busy healthcare environment.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, climb, bend, kneel, and work in various physical positions as required by the job.

• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in a weekend coverage rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation center, hospital, senior living community, or other healthcare setting.

• HVAC certification or formal HVAC training.

• Plumbing, electrical, or other skilled-trade certification.

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and computerized maintenance/work-order systems.

• Knowledge of healthcare facility regulatory and life-safety requirements.