Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Full Time NURSING HOME, Garfield Heights, OH, US

Salary Range: $16.00 to $21.00 Hourly

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date:
July 2026

Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER

Reports to:
Director of Environmental Services

Position Description

This position assists with all aspects of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance including unit inspections, preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Follow oral directions
• Understand major building systems
• Make repairs to facility equipment and fixtures, including vehicle maintenance
• Follow the preventative maintenance program
• Train with the Maintenance Technician/Director of Environmental Services on HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and attain the skills to independently perform these duties
• Assist with maintaining the overall condition of the building and grounds
• Perform waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy
• Attend in-service training programs
• Be available and respond to facility emergencies including on-call procedures
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Maintenance Department
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality per the established schedule
• Comply with safety, fire, protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment in maintenance, laundry and housekeeping
• Personally perform all maintenance tasks and functions, routine, emergency, preventative, and otherwise including unit inspections
• Monitor all building systems to ensure continuous operations and efficient usage
• Serve on an on-call basis and respond to campus, equipment, and building emergencies on a timely basis. Carry cell phone and be available for emergency calls 24/7
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
• Always Adhere to Residents’ Rights policies
• Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook
• Relate to residents, families, and staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner
• Participate in committee and events on and off the campus
• Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program
• Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings:
  Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with major building systems maintenance
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to building and life safety codes
• HVAC certification preferred
• Demonstrated or capable of learning electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills
• Understands and communicates job related information and directions in English

Occupational Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently
• Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or if required
• Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures

Benefits offered by Jennings:

• Health Insurance Plans
• Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Program (403B)
• Wellness Programs to support fitness and overall health and well being
• Smartchoice Patient Outreach Program, GoodRX, and Nurseline
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Faith based, mission driven organization.
• Values of Respect, Compassion, Discovery of Potential, Celebration of Life and Community
• Daily/Weekly Pay with Za Zoon
• Staff Appreciation and Recognition Programs
• Sparkling clean beautiful environment.

About Jennings

Delivering quality care with joy & compassion since 1942, Jennings provides choices as unique as each individual: from a variety of Senior Care options, Rehabilitation Services and Child Care!

Recognized as an Employer of Choice for over a decade! We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan and professional development opportunities.

EEO Statement

Jennings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Disable.