Maintenance Assistant

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Maintenance Assistant maintaining grounds, equipment, and building systems at Johns Island Post Acute, a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility. Performing repairs, HVAC service, and preventative maintenance for residents and staff.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeJohns Island • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC servicing, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to interact with residents and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Maintenance ExperiencePlumbing KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgeHVAC ServicingAbility to Lift and Bend

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Hard Skills

PlumbingElectrical WorkCarpentryHVACPaintingMechanical RepairsGeneral RepairsMaintenance SchedulingProblem SolvingSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

DependableMotivatedTeam PlayerTactful CommunicationAbility to Accept Constructive Criticism

Industry Keywords

Resident CareHealth Information ConfidentialityEmergency EvacuationFacility MaintenanceRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and policies
Follow maintenance schedules and daily work assignments
Report accidents, incidents, equipment malfunctions, and unauthorized disclosures to the supervisor or Administrator
Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services in resident living areas
Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, facility, and equipment
Perform plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, painting, and general repairs
Clean windows and screens and replace burned-out light bulbs
Service heating and cooling systems according to manufacturer specifications and facility policies
Assist with room renovations and equipment repairs
Replenish maintenance supplies and properly clean and store equipment
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and protected health information
Attend departmental and staff meetings
Inform residents when personal possessions must be moved
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education
General maintenance experience preferred
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry
Ability to lift, bend, climb ladders, and work independently
Dependable, motivated, and a team player
A heart for serving senior residents
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with limited standardization
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
May assist in evacuating residents during emergency situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Employee Appreciation Events
Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
Supportive, family-like work environment