Maintenance Assistant | Full-Time | Monday-Friday →

Optalis Healthcare; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support facility safety and operations. The role handles general repair, upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment, and ensures compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and CMS requirements to provide a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The position involves routine tasks in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare or long-term care maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal facility upkeep.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Support safety and fire drills, ensuring equipment and systems are functional.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and completing facility set-ups as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance areas and ensure tools are stored safely.
• On call rotation amongst maintenance team members
• Basic knowledge of maintenance, repairs, and safety protocols.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Customer service and communication abilities.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Tools usage

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

#OPT-1652

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Work Location

Kent Crossing

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant supports facility safety and operations by performing general repair and upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment. This hourly role assists in ensuring compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and CMS requirements to provide a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal facility upkeep.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Support safety and fire drills, ensuring equipment and systems are functional.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and completing facility set-ups as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance areas and ensure tools are stored safely.
• On call rotation amongst maintenance team members
• Basic knowledge of maintenance, repairs, and safety protocols.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Customer service and communication abilities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare or long-term care maintenance role.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting (80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment).
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and cleaning chemicals with PPE provided.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Problem-solving mindset

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