Maintenance Worker

Lifepoint Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Maintenance Worker to help keep a 52-bed inpatient rehab hospital safe, clean, and compliant. You will perform maintenance and repair work across buildings, systems, and equipment to support daily plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years in maintenance (hospital setting preferred), basic computer skills, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience; hospital setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair work to ensure the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of hospital buildings, systems, and equipment.
• Supports daily plant operations while contributing to regulatory compliance and facility improvement initiatives.
• Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding facility conditions and progress of assigned tasks.
• Supports the implementation of quality and productivity standards for equipment and building maintenance.
• Collaborates with other departments to schedule work, establish priorities, and coordinate materials and supplies.
• Performs maintenance and repair work, remodeling, minor construction, and equipment installations.
• Assists with facility fire and safety inspections and implements safety protocols in coordination with the Safety and Security Departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and handle a variety of building systems and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Maintenance Worker,joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Performs maintenance and repair work to ensure the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of hospital buildings, systems, and equipment.
• Supports daily plant operations while contributing to regulatory compliance and facility improvement initiatives.
• Reports daily to the Director of Plant Operations regarding facility conditions and the progress of assigned tasks.
• Supports the implementation of quality and productivity standards for equipment and building maintenance.
• Collaborates with other departments to schedule work, establish priorities, and coordinate materials and supplies.
• Performs maintenance and repair work, remodeling, minor construction, and equipment installations.
• Assists with facility fire and safety inspections and implements safety protocols in coordination with the Safety and Security Departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and handle a variety of building systems and equipment.

What we're looking for

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance; hospital setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay Range

$26.00-$29.00 per hour

More about Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

EEOC Statement

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Palomar Health Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.