Maintenance Assistant

Come join our awesome team as a Full-Time Maintenance Assistant at Gulf Coast Village. New rates $18.00 to $19.25.

Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services, the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Full-Time – 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Occasional weekends. Alternate shift:
Monday‑Friday 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Occasional weekends.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Partial insurance (requires working 24 hrs or more)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days – requires working 24 hrs or more)
• Net Spend – Get paid early by tapping into 50 % of earnings before payday

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Assistant will assume responsibilities for overall maintenance of the facility. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, painting and repairs inside and outside the facility to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit of residents, staff and visitors. The role conducts routine tests and inspections on facility systems and implements programs to meet the facility’s goals and objectives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of trade or vocational school, with courses in blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and electricity preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years full‑time experience in construction or maintenance of equipment, utilities and buildings preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in a healthcare facility preferred
• Knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools
• Ability to operate lawn and yard equipment

• Works with the Director of Facilities to develop and review maintenance policies and procedures annually
• Plans, schedules, supervises, delegates and participates in maintenance and repair work, including masonry, carpentry, painting, gardening, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning and heating; monitors staff for timely completion
• Establishes a preventative maintenance schedule and recommends building equipment improvements
• Keeps accurate records of equipment and maintenance performance
• Performs periodic maintenance audits of building, grounds, facility and equipment
• Maintains a current inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment and stock
• Conducts routine tests of various systems and equipment, including emergency generator, fire alarm, sprinkler system, hood and duct system, door alarms, call lights and hot water system
• Administers personnel functions of the Maintenance Department

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. For screening information, see

Equal employment opportunity statement:
Volunteers of America National Services is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.