Maintenance Assistant

Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Aberdeen, NC

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Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable and hands‑on Part-Time Maintenance Assistant to help keep our facility safe, comfortable, and well maintained for our residents, families, visitors, and staff.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and taking pride in a job well done, this could be a great opportunity for you!

• Daily Pay benefit
• Competitive pay
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Employee appreciation and engagement programs
• Meaningful work that directly impacts our residents
• Opportunity to grow your maintenance and facilities experience

Working alongside the Maintenance Director, you will help ensure the building, equipment, and grounds are safe, functional, clean, and welcoming.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance throughout the facility
• Complete work orders and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
• Replace light bulbs, repair fixtures, and address general building maintenance needs
• Inspect the building, grounds, and equipment and report potential safety or maintenance concerns
• Assist with lawn care, landscaping, seasonal cleanup, and general groundskeeping
• Operate maintenance and landscaping equipment safely
• Assist with emergency generator testing and routine facility inspections
• Support fire safety activities, inspections, drills, and other emergency preparedness efforts
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas and equipment
• Assist with coordinating and monitoring outside contractors when needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and required documentation
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and facility emergencies as needed
• Work closely with other departments to complete maintenance projects while minimizing disruption to resident care

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, landscaping, or general repair experience preferred
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools
• Ability to perform basic repairs and troubleshoot maintenance issues
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional and respectful approach when working around residents and staff
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position

Long-term care experience is helpful but not required.

A well‑maintained environment is an important part of quality resident care. Join the Dahlia Gardens team and help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for the residents we proudly serve.