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Optalis Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a part-time Maintenance Assistant to support safety and operations across our facility. The role involves routine upkeep of building, grounds, and equipment, ensuring compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and CMS requirements to provide a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers responsibilities in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and seasonal upkeep with a focus on prompt

Qualifications

• General maintenance, repairs and safety knowledge.
• Ability to perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks.
• Awareness of Life Safety Code OSHA CMS requirements.

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

General maintenance

Safety protocols

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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