Maintenance Technician

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support facility safety and operations by maintaining building, grounds, and equipment. You will handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks; assist with snow removal and landscaping; respond to maintenance requests and emergencies; help with safety drills and setup of spaces.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in healthcare maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance, repairs and safety protocols.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Hand and power tools

Safety protocols

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Work Location

Bloomfield Hills

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 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.
• 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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