General Maintenance Worker at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital – Ridgecrest, California

Job Summary

• Occupation: General Maintenance Worker

• Specialty: Skilled Nursing Facility Maintenance

• Salary: $23.78–$35.67

• Working Hours: 40 hours/week

• Shifts: Day

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Trade school preferred; license in one or more trades preferred

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Skilled Nursing Facility

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for dedicated General Maintenance Workers who are committed to keeping our skilled nursing facility safe, reliable, and fully operational. In this role, you’ll perform a wide range of general, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and preventive maintenance duties to support resident safety, comfort, and continuity of care.

You’ll inspect, maintain, and repair building systems, equipment, and infrastructure while assisting with life safety systems, emergency preparedness, and patient transportation as needed—including operating employer-owned vehicles. We value attention to detail, safety awareness, accountability, and strong communication skills, and we’re excited to welcome teammates who bring these strengths to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and preventive maintenance duties

• Inspect, maintain, and repair building systems, equipment, and infrastructure

• Support life safety systems and emergency preparedness efforts

• Assist with patient transportation, including operating employer-owned vehicles

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

• Maintain operational readiness to support resident care

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver safe, reliable facility services that directly support resident care and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Trade school graduate preferred; license in one or more trades preferred

• Three years’ background in hospital or industrial maintenance practices and safety standards

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid California driver’s license

• Must be insurable under the facility’s vehicle insurance policy

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.