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. If you enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in maintaining a well‑run community, we’d love to meet you.

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. 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!

Position Type: 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.

Maintenance Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience required.
• D3 chauffer’s license or a passenger endorsement CDL.
• Prior experience in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC and/or floor care preferred.
• 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 
• 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. At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.  Staff enjoy a work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. 

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. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.valleyviewvillage.org

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!
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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.