Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and resourceful Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As a Maintenance Assistant at our facility, you will help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and functional environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. If you have maintenance/repair skills, take pride in workmanship, and care about creating a supportive living environment, we would love to have you on board.

Maintenance Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with landscaping tasks (mowing, trimming, planting) and maintain lawn care equipment

• Maintain exterior & interior door locks; repair windows, screens, and light fixtures

• Clean/change air filters; service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units per manufacturer guidelines and facility policy

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry tasks (e.g., painting, wall repairs, ceiling tile replacement)

• Assist in building safety tasks: fire drills, safety audits, life safety code compliance, maintain records

• Ensure compliance of life safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers)

• Respond to maintenance requests / perform preventive maintenance / keep facility systems in working order

• Maintain equipment and tools; follow safety procedures

Maintenance Assistant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Carpentry, painting, minor electrical and plumbing skills preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

• Good problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions when needed

• Good communication skills; able to interact professionally with staff, residents, and visitors

• Ability to work safely, adhere to procedures, and use tools and equipment responsibly

• Physical stamina: must be able to lift, bend, climb, stand for long periods