Maintenance Associate

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance activities throughout the skilled nursing facility to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks involving building systems, equipment, grounds, and resident areas while adhering to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Typical hours: 7:30am–4:00pm
Participates in an on-call rotation

Pay Range:
$23.25 to $27.79 per hour (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance across campus facilities
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner
• Complete repairs including drywall, minor electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and see tasks through to completion
• Coordinate follow‑up on open work orders and outstanding repairs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain facility exterior areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, landscaping, and snow/ice removal as needed
• Support overall plant operations and day‑to‑day facility needs

Qualifications & Qualities We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Resourceful and able to figure things out independently when needed
• Dependable, punctual, and consistent in attendance and performance
• Strong follow‑up skills with the ability to track and close out tasks
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying:
  
  Frequently lifting 25–50 lbs.; occasionally 50–100 lbs. with assistance.
• Body Mechanics:
  
  Significant, repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders.
• Manual Dexterity:
  
  Handling, grasping, and manipulating tools, equipment, and materials for tasks like plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Mobility:
  
  Constant walking, standing, and navigating between buildings or different levels/floors.
• Environmental Factors:
  
  Working in varied, sometimes extreme weather (heat/cold), or in noisy, dirty environments.
• Vision & Hearing:
  
  Close, color, and peripheral vision (often with depth perception) and the ability to hear warning signals or, in some cases, communicate clearly.

Why Oriol Health Care:

• Family-owned organization with a strong community focus
• Campus-wide role with variety in day‑to‑day work
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

High School or better.

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