Maintenance Assistant- Long-term care facility

Blue Central Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Central Group is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant for our long-term care facility. You will maintain and repair building systems to ensure safety and comfort for residents, while keeping documentation up to date.

Join a compassionate team focused on high-quality care, reliability, and a safe, welcoming environment. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, teamwork, and clear communication with staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance in a long-term care or residential setting.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding and painting.
• Ability to read schematics for troubleshooting.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and interior components.
• Repair electrical systems and troubleshoot using schematics.
• Maintain plumbing systems and fix leaks, replace fixtures, ensure drainage.
• Use hand tools, power tools, PLCs and ohmmeters to complete tasks.
• Carry out carpentry, painting and general facilities upkeep.
• Assist with welding tasks following safety protocols.
• Support HVAC repair efforts and document activities with records.
• Collaborate with team on projects and supervise where needed.
• Provide courteous service by addressing staff and resident requests promptly.

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our long-term care facility team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, functionality, and comfort of our residents by maintaining and repairing a wide range of building systems and equipment. Your expertise will help create a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment where residents feel cared for and secure. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about facilities maintenance and eager to contribute to a compassionate community.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, and building interior components to ensure optimal operation.
• Repair and troubleshoot electrical systems, including electrical equipment repair and working with schematics to diagnose issues accurately.
• Conduct plumbing system maintenance and repairs, including fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, and ensuring proper drainage.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and ohmmeters to complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Carry out carpentry work, painting (including residential painting), and facilities upkeep to maintain the building’s appearance and safety standards.
• Assist with welding tasks when necessary, adhering to safety protocols and technical specifications.
• Support HVAC system repair efforts, including diagnosing issues with HVAC units and performing necessary repairs or replacements.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities using schematics and other documentation tools for future reference.
• Collaborate with team members to supervise or assist in projects related to facilities maintenance, ensuring timely completion.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing staff or resident requests promptly and professionally while maintaining a positive attitude.

Experience

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a similar role within a long-term care or residential setting is preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment such as ohmmeters.
• Familiarity with electrical work, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, building interior maintenance, carpentry, welding, and painting is essential.
• Experience working with schematics for electrical or mechanical troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Supervising or leadership experience in maintenance operations is a plus, demonstrating the ability to oversee projects or mentor team members.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) practices ensures efficient handling of ongoing facility needs.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required to effectively document work orders and collaborate with team members.

Join us in making a meaningful difference by maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our residents!