Maintenance Assistant SNF

Elderwood•Mattapan, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, a well-maintained facility is essential to providing exceptional care. Behind every resident room, therapy gym, and common space is a dedicated Maintenance team working to ensure our residents, visitors, and staff have a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment every day. If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in your work, we'd love to have you join our team. Your work helps create an environment where residents feel safe, families feel confident, and staff can focus on providing exceptional care. Every repair completed, every preventative maintenance check performed, and every project finished contributes directly to the quality of life of the people we serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
At least one year of maintenance, facilities, construction, or building operations experience preferred
Experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, or commercial facilities is a plus
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general repairs
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move equipment as needed
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including resident rooms and common areas
Assist with plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and basic mechanical repairs
Complete preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and equipment
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair needs
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
Perform routine inspections to identify safety hazards and repair needs
Assist with equipment setup, moving furniture, and facility projects
Follow OSHA, infection prevention, and facility safety standards
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized manner
Work collaboratively with all departments to support daily operations and resident comfort