Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

PACS Group; Placerville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time opportunity

Meaningful work

Team-oriented healthcare environment

Job summary

Western Slope Health Center in Placerville, CA is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to help keep residents, staff, and visitors safe and comfortable. The role involves basic maintenance tasks across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds, following safety rules and supervisor direction.

The position is part-time, with pay at $21.00 per hour. Applicants should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently when needed, and communicate clearly with residents

Qualifications

• Must possess basic maintenance skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Willingness to learn and apply safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering).
• Maintain grounds, lighting, windows, and safety devices; replace bulbs as needed.
• Coordinate with nursing/services when working in resident areas and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Handyman skills

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Maintenance Assistant – Part Time**Western Slope Health Center** **Location:** Placerville, CA **Pay:** **$21.00 per hour** **Schedule:** Part TimeSheet Rock and Electrical experience preferred### Join Our Team!Western Slope Health Center is seeking a dependable and hands-on **Maintenance Assistant** to join our team!This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, taking pride in your work, and helping keep a facility running smoothly, we would love to hear from you!### Position SummaryThe Maintenance Assistant assists with maintaining the facility, grounds, equipment, and common areas in a safe and efficient manner while following applicable federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies and procedures, and the direction of the supervisor.### Essential Duties & Responsibilities* Follow established maintenance schedules and daily work assignments.* Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, mechanical, and other maintenance tasks as directed.* Maintain grounds, parking areas, driveways, walkways, and other exterior areas by cutting, trimming, sweeping, cleaning, and policing as needed.* Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, and other fixtures.* Clean windows, screens, and other areas as directed.* Assist with servicing heating and cooling units/systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and facility procedures.* Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as assigned.* Report equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, accidents, and incidents to the supervisor promptly.* Coordinate maintenance activities with nursing services when working in resident living areas.* Maintain adequate maintenance supplies and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.* Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored after use.* Follow all established safety precautions when using tools, equipment, and supplies.* Assist coworkers with lifting and moving equipment, supplies, and other items as needed.* Help maintain a comfortable, safe, and functional environment for residents.* Inform residents when it is necessary to move personal possessions.* Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including protected health information (PHI).* Promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure of resident information.* Attend departmental and staff meetings as required.* File complaints or grievances with the appropriate supervisor.* Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, department director, or Administrator.### Qualifications**Education & Experience*** Must possess, at minimum, a **10th-grade education**.* Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, healthcare, or related experience is helpful but may not be required.* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.* Ability to work independently and accept constructive feedback.* Ability to communicate and interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, government representatives, and the general public.* Ability to properly care for and maintain tools, supplies, equipment, and maintenance work areas.* Willingness to learn new maintenance methods and practices.* Basic ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.* Ability to troubleshoot practical problems and make appropriate decisions within established guidelines.* Ability to interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and verbal directions.### Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.The employee may be required to:* Occasionally lift and/or move up to **25 pounds**.* Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, talk, read, and hear.* Use maintenance tools, equipment, and facility-related equipment.* Work in resident living areas and throughout the facility and grounds.* Assist with lifting or moving equipment and supplies when needed.* Assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.### Work EnvironmentThe employee works in a healthcare facility environment with exposure to indoor and outdoor work areas. The noise level is generally **low to moderate**, although conditions may vary depending on maintenance activities and facility operations.### Why Join Western Slope Health Center?* **$21.00/hour*** Part-time opportunity* Meaningful work supporting residents and staff* Team-oriented healthcare environment* Opportunity to use and develop your maintenance skills### Equal Employment OpportunityWestern Slope Health Center is an **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.**Apply today and become part of the Western Slope Health Center team!**