Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for our skilled nursing facility in Barre, VT
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The Maintenance Assistant will perform a variety of maintenance, light cleaning, and organizing duties, as well as drive the facility van to transport residents to and from appointments. A clean driving record is required.

• Full Time (Monday-Friday, occasional on‑call required)

• Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash.
• Moves furniture to complete assignments.
• Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services when working in resident living areas.
• Assists in terminal cleaning of resident rooms upon transfer, discharge, or death.
• Follows the maintenance schedule/instructions provided by the supervisor, adhering to established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
• Conducts routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways, including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and policing as necessary or directed.
• Replaces burned‑out light bulbs, including exit lights and overhead lights.
• Ensures proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by assisting with the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Drives the facility van to transport residents safely to and from appointments, maintaining compliance with transportation safety regulations.
• May assume on‑call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed.

• Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or related fields.
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment.
• A clean driving record is required for transportation duties.

• Medical and prescription drug, dental, vision care.
• Telemedicine program.
• Company‑paid group life insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance and short‑term disability.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Planned time‑off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick).
• Dailypay:
  The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for a nominal fee.

• Get up to $5,250 per year toward tuition
  * or
• Get up to $2,625 per year toward paying off a Non‑Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full‑time, part‑time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.