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Maintenance Tech - Per Diem

HG External
Los Altos, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech - Per Diem position at HG External?

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician III performs skilled work in the specialized and preventive care, repair, and maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems and building systems and equipment. Performs heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and remodeling work. The Maintenance Technician III contributes to the success of the company by being responsible for ensuring that all unoccupied residential units are ready for new residents, maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the facility, ensuring the maximum quality of life possible for all residents in alignment with the company’s mission, vision and core beliefs.  As a representative and team member of environmental services department, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00
This is a Per Diem position - schedule varies

Work Duties

  • Perform assigned maintenance duties and routine preventive maintenance. Identify deficiencies and follow procedure for correcting problems;
  • Maintain all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition, and notifies supervisors to ensure adequate replacements are available as needed;
  • Assist with refurbishment projects and repairs;
  • Install, finish, repair, paint, remove and dispose of drywall or other material;
  • Pick up and deliver supplies;
  • Operate maintenance equipment not limited to hand or power tools, company vehicles, or snow blowers;
  • Provide data for maintenance reports as requested;
  • Performs electrical work such as repairing and replacing switches, receptacles, lights, and motors;
  • Performs minor plumbing repairs and installations;
  • Responds to work orders in a timely manner and performs follow up calls as needed;
  • Completes work within scheduled time frame, according to budget and priority set by supervisor;
  • Repairs and maintains equipment in resident units and in community;
  • Utilizes a wide array of tools such as carpentry tools, electrical tools, mechanical tools, masonry tools, and plumbing tools;
  • May perform painting tasks, as assigned;
  • Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required;
  • Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the facility safety program;
  • Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
  • Promotes and protects the rights of each resident;
  • Performs related essential duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a trade school preferred.

Experience/Training

  • Up to one year of experience in a related field of building maintenance or construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Attendance at a technical training institute or program preferred.

What’s in it for you?

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

  • 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • $25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
  • Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org

Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:

  • Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date
  • Matching 401(k)
  • $25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan

 

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

Salary : $25 - $32

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