Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for our skilled nursing facility in Barre, VT.

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

• Maintain the facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, and removing trash.
• Move furniture to complete assignments.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when working in resident living areas.
• Assist in terminal cleaning of resident rooms upon transfer, discharge, or death.
• Follow the maintenance schedule/instructions provided by the supervisor, adhering to established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment, including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
• Conduct routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways, including cutting, trimming, sweeping, and policing as necessary or directed.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit lights and overhead lights.
• Ensure the proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by assisting with the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Drive 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.
• Perform unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed.

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

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• 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*
• 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.