Maintenance Technician

Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-kept environment for residents, staff, and visitors. At Valley View Village, you’ll be part of a supportive, team-oriented campus where your experience is valued and your work has a direct impact on resident comfort and safety.

As a Maintenance Technician at Valley View Village, you will complete routine maintenance and repairs throughout our senior living campus, both inside and outside the building. Responsibilities include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC support, and general facility upkeep. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of prior maintenance experience, be dependable and self-motivated, and able to work independently. Experience in a healthcare or senior living environment is preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time 

Shift:  8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and projects as needed.
• Implement and schedule a preventive maintenance program.
• Respond to maintenance requests by residents and staff.
• Follow-through on projects with little supervision.
• Perform manual tasks and carry out all given job-related instructions.
• Keep detailed reports on ongoing and completed projects.
• Complete snow removal.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• 2-4 years of prior maintenance experience.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC and/or floor care preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required.
• Must be available to work on-call as needed.
• Able to perform repairs both inside and outside the building, including basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Able to use common hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, drill, etc.
• Ability to assist with general building upkeep, including painting, replacing light bulbs and filters, and assembling/disassembling equipment or furniture.
• Strong communication organization, and time-management skills.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Valley View Village is a continuum of care campus located on 16 sprawling acres. Our campus takes pride in winning the blue-ribbon award for excellent infection control as well as receiving the 2025 Customer Experience Award in multiple categories. At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.  Staff enjoy a work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. 

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.valleyviewvillage.org

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.