Part-Time Maintenance Assistant →

Optalis Healthcare; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Southfield, MI seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support facility safety and operations through general repair and upkeep of building, grounds, and equipment. You will help ensure compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and CMS requirements to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include performing plumbing/electrical/carpentry/painting tasks, snow removal, maintenance of equipment, and assisting with drills and set-ups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal upkeep.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Support safety and fire drills; ensure equipment and systems are functional.
• Assist with moving furniture and setup; keep maintenance areas clean and organized.
• Store tools safely and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Hand and power tools usage

Safety protocols

Organization

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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