Maintenance Technician

Overview

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home - Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves fixing things and keeping spaces running smoothly? Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our senior living community safe, functional, and in tip-top shape. If you're dependable, solution-oriented, and take pride in your work, we want YOU on our team!

At Northern Nevada State Veterans Home we’re all about making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, clients, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor®, and we bring those values to life every single day.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs across the community—including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and general upkeep.
• Complete work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance checks to ensure everything is working safely and efficiently.

• Ensure walkways, common areas, and mechanical rooms are safe, clean, and compliant.
• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance issues such as power outages, leaks, or malfunctioning equipment.
• Work with vendors and contractors when outside assistance is required.

• Coordinate with housekeeping, nursing, and leadership teams to prioritize work orders and resolve issues efficiently.
• Treat residents with kindness and respect—explaining repairs when needed and ensuring minimal disruption.
• Support special projects and seasonal tasks, such as snow removal or event setup.

• Prior maintenance experience required; senior living or healthcare environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Ability to diagnose problems, think critically, and work independently.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, reach, and lift heavy items throughout a full shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• HVAC, electrical, or other trade certifications a plus.
• Willingness to complete any required safety or compliance training upon hire.

• Competitive hourly pay & shift differentials
• Paid time off & flexible scheduling options
• Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members
• Ongoing training & career growth opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven team that values your impact every day

Full-time, weekends required

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer