Facility Maintenance & Safety Associate

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Benefits

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Gilroy, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance department in keeping the facility safe, clean, and well maintained for residents and staff. The role includes repairing appliances, fixtures, and other equipment, responding promptly to requests, and assisting with move-ins/outs while upholding safety standards.

The position emphasizes a proactive, service-oriented mindset, the ability to work with facilities teams, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in nursing home or hospital maintenance or construction preferred.
• Meets physical requirements (standing, ladders, lifting, bending).
• Ability to recognize repair needs and fix them.
• Basic reporting and organizational skills.
• Remains calm and professional in all situations.
• Willingness to serve others and learn.

Responsibilities

• Manages the routine maintenance needs of the facility and patients/residents.
• Repairs appliances, light fixtures, doors, beds, etc. responding to requests using maintenance reports/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 of the facility – repairs both external and internal issues.
• Patches, paints and repairs 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 OSHA safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in nursing home or hospital

Physical ability to perform required

Repair detection and initiative

Basic reporting and organization

Calm and professional demeanor

Willingness to serve and learn

Job description

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Gilroy, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance department in keeping the facility safe, clean, and well maintained for residents and staff. The role includes repairing appliances, fixtures, and other equipment, responding promptly to requests, and assisting with move-ins/outs while upholding safety standards.

The position emphasizes a proactive, service-oriented mindset, the ability to work with facilities teams, and a commitment to