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Maintenance Assistant

Accolade Healthcare
Waterloo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will work under the general direction of the Maintenance Director to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the facility and grounds. Your role includes performing preventative maintenance, routine inspections, and repairs while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $17-19.00 per hour

Benefits

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous Paid Leave Policy
  • Free uniforms after hire
  • Daily Pay partner
  • Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
  • Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations


Duties And Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Assistant, your responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring all aspects of the facility are in a good state of repair.
  • Responding to daily work order requests and addressing maintenance needs promptly.
  • Assisting with routine and emergency maintenance tasks that do not require specialized vendors.
  • Participating in the on-call rotation for emergency maintenance needs as authorized by the Maintenance Director.
  • Performing routine janitorial duties to maintain clean and neat building and grounds.
  • Managing snow removal and landscaping tasks not handled by outside contractors.
  • Conducting routine inspections of the building's interior and exterior.
  • Assisting with mandatory annual facility inspections and completing required documentation.
  • Ensuring the highest quality of customer service is provided to residents.
  • Assisting with ordering maintenance supplies and monitoring inventory levels.
  • Maintaining the dumpster area and monitoring trash pickup schedules.
  • Performing other duties as assigned to support the facility’s maintenance operations.


Qualifications And Skills

To excel as a Maintenance Assistant, you will need:

  • Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling systems, and general repair skills.
  • Prior maintenance experience (required).


Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull, push, and lift items.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $17 - $19

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