Maintenance/Bus Driver

Valley View Village , a Cassia community, is hiring an experienced, driven person to join our Maintenance team to help keep our campus safe, comfortable, and welcoming for residents and staff. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team where your work is valued, and every day brings something new.

Working on our Maintenance team at Valley View Village , you’ll assist with general maintenance, repairs, painting and preventative upkeep throughout the community. You'll also serve as a backup bus driver for resident and employee outings, as needed. Our ideal candidate has 3-5 years of maintenance experience, is dependable, detail‑oriented, and enjoys working independently while supporting a team‑focused environment.

About cassia

• If you enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in maintaining a well‑run community, we’d love to meet you.
• At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls.
• We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.
• 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.
• Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! #LI-DNI #Cassia Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Responsibilities

• Full-Time, benefits eligible position Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Wage: $20 - $22 / per hour depending on experience Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Maintenance Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance repairs and projects as needed.
• Implement and schedule a preventive maintenance program.
• Respond to maintenance requests by residents and staff.
• Painting and drywalling.
• 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.
• Complete lawn care and snow removal as needed.
• Serve as backup bus driver for scheduled resident and employee outings as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• If you’re looking for steady work, a positive culture, and the chance to make an impact each day, discover The Valley View Village Difference !
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience required.
• D3 chauffer’s license or a passenger endorsement CDL.
• 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.

Preferred

• Prior experience in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC and/or floor care preferred.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required.

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 Pet Insurance 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.
• Staff enjoy a work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents.