Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day
As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home. 

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others)  
We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That’s why we offer: 

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future. 
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health. 
• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued. 

Our DNA (Core Values)  
We’re looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us: 

• Welcoming: You’re a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet. 
• Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike. 
• Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative. 
• Growth: You’re a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth. 

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the maintenance and operation of the facility’s heating and cooling, water, gas, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role also helps maintain the overall appearance and condition of the building exterior and grounds. The Maintenance Assistant supports compliance with state and federal regulations related to the physical plant and safety requirements, while helping ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and aesthetically maintained.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Director, performs various tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of facility.
• Repairs, replaces and otherwise maintains the physical plant, ventilation units, plumbing, thermostats, valves, etc.), electrical, refrigeration (condensers, defrosters, refrigerator, freezer, etc.), plumbing (toilets, sinks, water coolers, etc.), sheetrock (taping, texturing, etc.), painting, furnishings and fixtures, and landscape maintenance. 
• Keeps maintenance areas clean and orderly.
• Plumbing: Installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involves in the distribution and use of water and gas throughout the facility.
• Electrical: Operates and makes minor repairs in the existing electrical systems throughout the facility.  This includes the installation of junction boxes, receptacles, and switches.  Replaces motors, belts, pulleys, and micro-switches, either upon failure or as trouble-shooting malfunctions occur.  Monitors and replaces lights and fixtures, and associated electrical appliances as needed.
• Carpentry: Standard wood-working skills, performs finish work to include cabinetry, painting and minor repairs.
• General Maintenance: If repairs are small, repairs and services to sprinkler systems, include sprinkler valves, PVC piping, and outside water and control valves.  Performs minor concrete repairs to sidewalks and patios.  Maintains outside lighting systems of the facility which includes parking lots and refuse areas.
• Responsible to maintain all maintenance tools and equipment in a working and orderly fashion.
• Accepts incoming freight and notifies respective departments of merchandise arrivals. 

Other Job Functions:
Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:

• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all.
• Fostering excellence in everything we do.
• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth.
• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative.
• Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

Starting pay ranges from $22.90 - $24.00 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduate or graduate of a technical or vocational school. 

Training and Experience:

• Three years’ experience with progressive responsibility in maintenance and power plant work. 

Knowledge and Abilities:

• A minimum of two years of general maintenance experience with emphasis upon electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. 

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Notify the People & Culture team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.  All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.