Residential Building Maintenance Assistant

Old Main Village Senior Living community is looking for a Part-time Maintenance Assistant to join their operations team The ideal candidate has availability to work 20 hours/week, who has basic maintenance skills. Experience in carpentry, electrical, or plumbing is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general repairs in the building, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical tasks.
• Maintain exterior areas such as landscaping, parking lots, walkways, and common outdoor spaces by trimming, sweeping, and performing routine upkeep.

Old Main Village offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care within a beautifully landscaped historic community featuring 72 residences.

Once part of Minnesota State University–Mankato, our building's timeless charm and legacy of excellence continue to shape the warm, inviting experience our residents and families enjoy today.

Located in the heart of Mankato, MN—near museums, parks, walking trails, and the Minnesota River—we have proudly served the community since 2002. Our commitment is to help each resident lead a purposeful life, and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through our Platinum Service standard.

Wage: $16-$17/hour, based on experience

Hours: Part-time, Day Shift with weekend & on-call rotations

This position offers up to 20 hours/week and is open to shift flexibility.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with departments when performing routine assignments in common living areas.
• Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
• Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in service training programs to meet state and federal requirements.

Safety and Sanitation

• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance services.
• Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of workday, etc.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Salary : $16 - $17