Maintenance Assistant

Legacy Health Services•Wickliffe, OH

16h

About The Position

We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support building systems and resident safety in our Long‑Term Care community. The ideal candidate brings strong HVAC and plumbing skills, a proactive approach to life safety compliance, and strong critical thinking to solve issues quickly.

Requirements

Experience: 2-3+ years in facility maintenance; healthcare/LTC/senior living preferred.
Technical: HVAC and plumbing troubleshooting; boilers, RTUs, hot water loops, mixing valve calibration.
Compliance: Familiarity with life safety and environmental standards for healthcare settings.
Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, urgency, and communication.
Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background and pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

Boiler license
EPA 608
Basic electrical knowledge

Responsibilities

HVAC: Maintain and troubleshoot RTUs, boilers, and set up temporary heating/cooling solutions during outages or emergencies.
Plumbing: Maintain hot water systems, mixing valves, and water temperatures; troubleshoot toilets/flush valves, floor drains, and grease traps.
Life Safety Compliance: Support fire/life safety systems (e.g., drills, extinguishers, egress, emergency lighting) and documentation per regulatory standards.
Preventative Maintenance: Execute PM schedules for building systems and equipment; track work orders and parts.
General Maintenance: Minor electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds as needed; vendor coordination and escorting.