Maintenance Tech

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in a part-time capacity to support facility safety and operations. The role involves performing general repair tasks across building, grounds, and equipment, and assisting in compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and CMS requirements for residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, snow removal, landscaping, and timely response to maintenance requests

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.
• 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

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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

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.
• 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