Maintenance Technician

Avardis Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avardis Health in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our facility safe, comfortable, and in good working order for residents, visitors, and staff. This full-time, onsite role supports daily operations with timely service and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Daily duties include coordinating maintenance requests with nursing, performing repairs and preventive maintenance, supporting refurbishing projects, maintaining grounds, and monitoring building systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in building trades/maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of common tools and maintenance software.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and service-minded problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance needs with nursing and staff.
• Complete routine repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Support refurbishing projects and grounds maintenance.
• Monitor building systems and equipment.
• Assist with safety inspections, tests, and drills.
• Follow schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Tools

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Our Organization

We are a leading provider of senior healthcare services, specializing in post-acute care. We offer services ranging from comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and transitional care to Alzheimer's and dementia care.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician helps ensure our Meridian, Mississippi facility remains safe, comfortable, and in good working order for residents, visitors, and staff. This full-time, onsite role supports daily operations through timely service and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Key responsibilities include coordinating maintenance needs with nursing, completing routine repairs and preventive maintenance, supporting refurbishing projects, maintaining grounds, monitoring building systems and equipment, and assisting with safety inspections, tests, and drills. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years in building trades/maintenance preferred
• Working knowledge of common tools and maintenance software
• Preferred skills: HVAC, electrical, plumbing
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and service-minded problem solver

Daily Rhythm

Your day typically begins with reviewing overnight notes and any new service requests, then planning priorities to minimize disruption in resident areas. You’ll move between resident spaces, common areas, and mechanical rooms, documenting updates as you go and communicating status clearly to the appropriate teams. Midday may include checking critical systems for steady performance and walking the exterior to confirm walkways and grounds are orderly. Before you wrap up, you’ll close out open items, stage materials for the next day.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package that supports your health, financial goals, and time away from work, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off.