Maintenance Assistant 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. Key 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. • General landscaping including winter snow removal and summer lawnmowing. Qualifications • 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. • Nice to Have: Boiler license, EPA 608, basic electrical knowledge. • Other: Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background and pre-employment checks. Physical & Work Conditions • Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, bending, and ladder work. • Work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and tight spaces; occasional after-hours/on call support. Why Join Us • Competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO, and retirement options • Stable, mission-driven environment serving residents and staff • Growth opportunities within Facilities/Plant Operations Pleasant Lake Villa – Parma
Rooted in the Community: Pleasant Lake Villa is proud to serve the Parma community with a tradition of excellence in care. We’re more than a facility—we’re a trusted partner in health and healing.
Our Mission: “Our Family Caring for Yours” means treating every team member like family. We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
What We Offer Employees:
A strong sense of purpose and community
Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice
Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration
A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning
We See You as a Whole Person: Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We’re committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
