Maintenance Technician

Accela Healthcare; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Competitive pay

Healthcare setting

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Accela Healthcare in Jenkintown, PA is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to join our skilled nursing facility. The role involves routine and preventive maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems, plus basic carpentry and painting.

You will respond to requests, inspect equipment, maintain records, and support safety inspections while collaborating with staff and vendors in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility, healthcare facility, hospital, assisted living community, or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the facility.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and address building-related concerns.
• Maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and general building systems as qualified.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and other facility repairs.
• Inspect equipment and building systems to identify potential maintenance issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with facility safety inspections and ensure maintenance concerns are addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Follow all applicable safety, infection-control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with facility leadership and other departments.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Healthcare setting

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Jenkintown, PA 19046
Job Type: Full-Time

A well-established skilled nursing facility in the Jenkintown, PA area is seeking a dependable and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on maintenance experience and be comfortable working in a healthcare or long‑term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the facility.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and address building‑related concerns.

• Maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and general building systems as qualified.

• Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and other facility repairs.

• Inspect equipment and building systems to identify potential maintenance issues.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

• Assist with facility safety inspections and ensure maintenance concerns are addressed promptly.

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.

• Assist with emergency maintenance situations as needed.

• Follow all applicable safety, infection‑control, and facility policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with facility leadership and other departments.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required.

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility, healthcare facility, hospital, assisted living community, or similar environment preferred.

• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests.

• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.

• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, staff, and vendors.

• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunity to work in a healthcare environment

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity for professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.