Maintenance Assistant

Urbandale Health Care Center


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Urbandale, IA
Contract type: Full time
About The Role

Urbandale Health Care Center is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our team. This role involves performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair facility structures, including walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, windows, and mirrors.
  • Assist with light grounds maintenance, including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and policing parking areas and driveways.
  • Follow a maintenance schedule and instructions from supervisors in line with established policies and procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, mechanical equipment, and other facility needs.
  • Move and arrange furniture as necessary to complete assignments.
  • Replace light bulbs and maintain operational safety, including exit lights and overhead lights.
  • Assist with the Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure proper functioning of machinery and equipment.
  • Coordinate daily maintenance tasks with nursing services, especially in resident living areas.
  • Respond to unscheduled or emergency maintenance needs, including on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays.


Qualifications

  • Prior experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with cleaning materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.


Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
  • Financial Security: Company-paid group life insurance, optional term life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous planned time-off for vacation, personal days, and sick leave (state-mandated and company-provided).
  • Employee Support: Telemedicine services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • DailyPay: Access your earnings daily, with the option to withdraw for a nominal fee.


Rate: $23/hour

Special Perks:

  • Education Assistance:
    • Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement.*
    • Up to $2,625 per year to pay off a non-federal nursing student loan.*


Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans may vary based on employment status, job grade, location, and length of service, as required by state law.

Join Urbandale Health Care Center and make a difference in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our residents and team. Apply today!

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