
Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping facilities safe, functional, and operating at their best? Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our team and help maintain a high-quality environment for our patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
As a Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in the operation and upkeep of our healthcare campus by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and maintaining building systems and grounds.
Pay: $17.97-22.91 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Fulltime position - on call requirements
Essential Functions:
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment according to a monthly scheduled preventive maintenance program and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with chain-of-command or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and complete repairs.
• Order needed repair parts from appropriate vendors.
• Dismantle defective machinery and equipment; install new or repaired parts when necessary.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears and other part of machinery when necessary.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Complete SPRHC grounds maintenance including mowing operations, snow removal, parking lot maintenance, sidewalk upkeep, safety standards for adherence to guidelines for operation of a Critical Access Hospital and/or Veterans Community Living Center.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of SPRHC.
• May operate cutting torch or welding equipment as necessary.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions and other wooden structures.
• Patch and paint walls in rooms, offices and corridors.
Requirements
High School Diploma is required. Minimum of two years of prior work experience in grounds upkeep/maintenance work is preferred.
• Ability to operate general machinery including: tractor, gas-powered vehicle, lawn mower and related mowing equipment.
• Ability to operate properly a variety of hand tools, i.e.: hammer, pliers, level, saw.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras).
• Ability to understand and complete tasks with verbal direction; ability to complete necessary documentation regarding completion of project.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
Benefits
All Employees are eligible for:
· Employee Assistance Program
· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
· Cafeteria Meal Discount
Full and part-time positions are eligible for:
· Medical benefits including telehealth options
· Dental and vision benefits
· Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
· Supplemental Life/AD&D
· Paid Time Off
· Short-term disability (employer paid)
· Critical Illness Insurance
· Accident Insurance
· Legal Insurance
· Identity protection
· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center has proudly served Huerfano County since 1963, evolving into a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives we touch. Our current facility, established in 1993 alongside the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, continues to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents, veterans, and visitors alike.
As we enter our third decade at this location, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community, including:
Critical Access Hospital (20 Beds)
Emergency & Trauma Services
Ambulance Services
Cardiopulmonary Services
Diagnostic Imaging & Mammography
Laboratory Services
Surgical Services (including Da Vinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgery)
Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Wound Care)
Retail Pharmacy – The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks
Swing Bed Services
Clinics (Family, Specialty, Women’s and Outreach)
Mobile Clinic
Veterans Community Living Center (90 Beds)
Our campus also includes a dialysis center operated by Fresenius Medical Care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care.