Maintenance Technician — Care Center (Repairs & HVAC)

Genesis HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation for emergencies

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K, Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Fairland Center is seeking an experienced Maintenance Helper to join their team. The role focuses on keeping the nursing center and grounds clean, safe, and well-presented, supporting a high standard of care.

You will perform repairs, assist with facility upkeep, and stand in for the Maintenance supervisor when needed. This position emphasizes reliability, practical skills, and teamwork within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs to handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkler systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers
• Changes filters on HVAC equipment
• Carries, lifts and stocks supplies
• Assume Maintenance supervisor's responsibilities in his/her absence

Skills

Basic wiring

Basic plumbing

Carpentry basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fairland Center is seeking an experienced Maintenance Helper to join their team. The role focuses on keeping the nursing center and grounds clean, safe, and well-presented, supporting a high standard of care.

You will perform repairs, assist with facility upkeep, and stand in for the Maintenance supervisor when needed. This position emphasizes reliability, practical skills, and teamwork within a healthcare setting.