Maintenance Assistant

Newton, IA
Full Time
Newton Village
Entry Level
Newton Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Newton Village is an award-winning senior care community where your skills are valued and your dedication to excellent care makes an impact.  If you're looking for a supportive team and a place to grow your career, this is your opportunity.

In this role, you'll be responsible for keeping our lovely facility in great shape and contributing positively to our residents' lives. We're seeking someone with a friendly, upbeat personality as our ideal candidate.

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position working a varying schedule

Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

Maintenance responsibilities:
  • Provides carpet and floor care in residents rooms and common areas.
  • Disposes of trash from common areas and resident rooms.
  • Additional duties may include cleaning windows, moving and arranging furniture.
  • Perform routine maintenance repairs and projects as needed.
  • Follow scheduled 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 of ongoing and completed projects.
  • Perform other duties as requested.
Maintenance qualifications:
  • Prior experience in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC and/or floor care.
  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required.
  • Must be available to work on-call as needed.
  • Able to make repairs inside and outside of building, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, replace light bulbs, filters, etc.
  • Able to use basic maintenance tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, drill, etc.
  • Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
Cassia Benefits:
  • 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
  • Discounted meals
  • Pet Insurance
About Us:
Join our friendly staff at our award-winning facility! Here at Newton Village, we care about you and we show it by offering discounted meals and gifts to our staff. We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement. Newton Village has been recognized with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. Here we have a generous staff to resident ratio as well as flexible scheduling and wonderful benefits. Don't hesitate - apply today to join our team!

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.newtonvillage.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.

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