Full-Time Maintenance Assistant — Meaningful Care & Growth

San Joaquin Nursing Center in; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time employment

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Training and growth opportunities

Meaningful work supporting residents

Job summary

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You will help maintain grounds, building, and equipment to support a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This is a full-time position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Typical duties include repairs, safety compliance, and coordinating with nursing staff to minimize disruption while upholding facility policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 10th-grade education.
• Previous maintenance or repair experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and interpret diagrams and schedules.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents, families, coworkers, and visitors.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and apply new maintenance methods.
• Commitment to dependable attendance, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily work assignments and maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine building and equipment repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, and mechanical tasks, as directed and within your training.
• Maintain grounds, parking areas, and walkways through trimming, sweeping, and general upkeep.
• Replace light bulbs, clean windows and screens, and complete other assigned maintenance tasks.
• Assist with heating and cooling system maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and facility procedures.
• Coordinate work in resident living areas with nursing staff to minimize disruptions.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, accidents, and incidents.
• Maintain adequate supplies and keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and properly stored.
• Follow safety precautions when using tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Respect residents' privacy, protect confidential information, and notify residents before moving personal belongings.
• Assist with moving equipment and supplies and with emergency evacuation procedures as needed.
• Attend required meetings and training and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reading instructions

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

10th grade or equivalent

Job description

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You will help maintain grounds, building, and equipment to support a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This is a full-time position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Typical duties include repairs, safety compliance, and coordinating with nursing staff to minimize disruption while upholding facility policies and standards.