Care Facility Maintenance Technician

Workstream; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kei Ai South Bay Healthcare Center in Gardena, CA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Department and ensure a safe, attractive, and well-maintained facility for residents.

Entry level candidates with a positive attitude can be trained. The role requires physical work and a focus on timely repairs, cleanliness, and a respectful, service-oriented approach to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance or construction preferred
• Meets the physical requirements of the position (standing on ladders, working on light, bathroom and other fixtures and appliances, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, etc. throughout the workday)
• Nursing home or hospital experience preferred
• Ability to recognize things in need of repair – and desire to fix them!
• Basic reporting and organizational skills
• Remains calm and professional in all work-related situations
• Willingness to serve others and learn

Responsibilities

• Manages the routine maintenance needs of the facility and its patients/residents
• Repairs appliances, light fixtures, doors, beds, etc. responding to patient and staff requests using maintenance reports and log system
• Assists with move in/outs – preparing rooms for patient/resident use
• Ensure less than 24-hour repair/response time for all daily maintenance requests
• Cares about the appearance and safety or the facility – repairs both external and internal issues to ensure a clean, neat, safe experience for everyone
• Patches, paints and repairs are a major part of the position as well as carpet/floor care
• Tends to lawns, shrubs, etc. ensuring they are weeded and trimmed
• Assists the Maintenance Director or Administrator with fire and life safety training/drills
• Communicates kindly with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public
• Leads by example complying with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment

Skills

Maintenance experience

Nursing home experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kei Ai South Bay Healthcare Center in Gardena, CA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Department and ensure a safe, attractive, and well-maintained facility for residents.

Entry level candidates with a positive attitude can be trained. The role requires physical work and a focus on timely repairs, cleanliness, and a respectful, service-oriented approach to residents and staff.