Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Location: 16412 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

About Us

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a 148-bed Medicare-certified skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for our residents, families, and staff. As part of our maintenance team, your work directly impacts the comfort, safety, and well-being of the seniors in our care.

Benefits

• Fully covered or subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuous training and skills development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture with bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine Repairs: Complete daily work orders including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs.
• Facility Upkeep: Maintain internal building spaces, resident rooms, and exterior facility grounds to high safety standards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regularly scheduled safety checks and routine servicing on facility equipment.
• Compliance: Ensure all work meets local healthcare regulations and safety guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
• Emergency Response: Assist with urgent maintenance requests or severe weather preparation as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of general maintenance, handyman, or apartment/facility upkeep experience preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Communication: Ability to interact warmly, respectfully, and professionally with elderly residents and medical staff.
• Physical Fitness: Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long intervals, and climb ladders.
• Background Check: Must clear a routine health screening, drug test, and criminal background check req

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.