Maintenance Assistant - Dayshift

Overview The Maintenance Assistant provides assistance to the Environmental Director with maintenance and repairs to the physical structures of building and maintaining the grounds.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality.

Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

* Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.

* We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.

Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities * Cuts the grass and trims weeds on the organization's property.

* Cleans the internal areas of the buildings, including buffing, dusting, sweeping and mopping.

* Washes the windows of the building.

* Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pick-up.

* Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.

* Repairs parking lot and sidewalk asphalt, cold patching materials and concrete.

* Operates snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.

* Maintains and repairs the building's plumbing and electrical systems; including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.

* Repairs or replaces building's bricks, stones and concrete.

* Assumes responsibility for supervision of the department in the absence of the environmental director.

* This position involves being on-call.

Requirements * One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.

* Must have a background in electrical, plumbing, roofing, and carpentry.

* Good organizational skills required.

* Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

As a Shepherd employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans.

we offer full medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid holidays (for those who qualify). We also offer a retirement plan and flexible spending accounts.

Our employees also enjoy discounts at local businesses, direct deposit, annual increases and free CPR/First Aide certification.