Maintenance Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility | Reliable & Hands-On at 3P NV

Sylva, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventative Maintenance, Building Rounds, Drywall Repair, Painting, Flooring Repair, Lock Repair, Minor Plumbing, Basic Electrical Tasks, HVAC Upkeep, Work Order Response, Grounds Maintenance, Furniture Moving, Safety Standards Adherence, Infection Control, Emergency Preparedness, Tool Usage

Industry

Description

Description Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility) Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered) Schedule: Weekdays with rotating on-call/weekends as needed (discussed during interview) About the role Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to help keep our building safe, clean, and running smoothly for residents and staff. This is a hands-on role for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and can handle a variety of repairs and preventative maintenance tasks. What we offer Competitive pay (based on experience) Steady work and supportive team environment Vacation time + Sick time (per eligibility) Training and opportunities to learn additional facility systems Key responsibilities Assist with preventative maintenance and routine building rounds Perform basic repairs (drywall, painting, flooring, doors/locks, fixtures, minor plumbing) Help with simple electrical tasks (changing ballasts/bulbs, outlets/switch plates—within scope) Support HVAC upkeep (filters, basic troubleshooting; escalate major issues) Respond to work orders promptly and communicate status updates Maintain grounds as needed (trash removal, basic landscaping support) Move furniture/equipment and help set up rooms/areas as needed Follow safety standards (PPE, ladders, lockout/tagout as applicable) and infection control Support emergency preparedness tasks and participate in on-call rotation (if required) What we’re looking for Prior maintenance, facilities, construction, or handyman experience preferred Ability to use hand/power tools safely Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Good communication and customer-service mindset (you’ll work around residents) Ability to lift/move items and work on your feet Preferred (nice to have) Experience in healthcare, SNF, or regulated environments Basic knowledge of life safety expectations (fire doors, exits, alarms—training provided) Apply Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for assisting with preventative maintenance, routine building rounds, and performing basic repairs across various building systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. They must also respond promptly to work orders, maintain grounds, and support emergency preparedness tasks.