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Maintenance Assistant

Jaybird Senior Living
Maquoketa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
The Maintenance Assistant delivers exceptional service to residents, visitors, and team members by ensuring quality maintenance care of the facility, grounds, and equipment. Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant environment in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Works under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for the facility and equipment.
  • Maintain grounds, including lawn care, exterior repairs, and coordination with landscaping and trash removal services.
  • Maintain interior areas, including carpet/furniture cleaning, window washing, flooring maintenance, and minor repairs.
  • Prepare and refurbish resident apartments for move-ins (painting, carpet/vinyl replacement, ceiling fan installation, etc.).
  • Inspect resident apartments for potential issues and safety hazards.
  • Schedule and perform preventative maintenance and maintain quality assurance records.
  • Perform janitorial duties as needed.
  • Transport residents in company vehicles (requires proof of insurance and consent to motor vehicle record check).
  • Respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours as necessary.
  • Assist with drills, emergency systems, and other community technology systems.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Education and Licensure:

  • Associate degree preferred, with 2-5 years related experience; or accredited maintenance training with 4-6 years related experience.
  • Applicable state licensure, if required.
  • Must obtain and maintain Chauffeur License within 30 days of hire.
  • Complete Transportation Safety Training within 30 days of hire.


The Perks That Matter:

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and flexible hours
  • Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
  • Career growth in a fast-growing company


About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

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