Maintenance Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Santa Ana is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure a well-maintained environment. The role includes performing routine maintenance, repairing equipment, and handling unscheduled maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in English and physical capability to lift heavy items. This is a full-time entry-level position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English understandability.
• Be able to move intermittently throughout workday.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Must meet general health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds and equipment.
• Repair facility and equipment as necessary.
• Clean windows and screens.
• Replace burnt-out light bulbs.
• Service heating and cooling units.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks.

Skills

Ability to move intermittently throughout workday

Effective teamwork

Coping with mental and emotional stress

Physical endurance to lift up to 100 pounds

Understanding English

Job description

Maintenance Assistant – Heritage Manor Care

Heritage Manor Care is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment. We foster a true team environment with competitive pay. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career working with seniors, we want to hear from you!

Mission

To inspire hope that contributes to health and well‑being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality care and unparalleled hospitality to all guests and team members. Service Covenant: Smile, Empathy, Recognition, Voice, Integrity, Care, Experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and established policies.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., including cutting, trimming, polishing, sweeping as necessary.
• Repair the facility and equipment (plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical) following established procedures.
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burnt‑out light bulbs (exit light, overhead, fluorescent, room call lights) and clean surroundings.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and policies.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

Requirements

• Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Speak English understandably.
• Coping with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Possess sight/hearing or use prosthetics that enable these senses.
• Function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and effective teamwork.
• Meet general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
• Relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet, and hauling to a minimum distance of 50 feet; up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling of tools and equipment.
• Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies if necessary.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location & Salary

Brea, CA $65,000.00 – $72,000.00

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