Maintenance Assistant

Benefits:

• Free membership for duration of employment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

** This is a part-time temporary position. This position is needed from August - October 2026.**
General Statement of Duties:


This position is responsible for providing maintenance services for the operations of MRD. This includes performing the preventative, regular, and urgent maintenance of all indoor and outdoor facilities. This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of MRD facilities and MRD grounds.


Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.


Essential Duties:


The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be requested or required.

• Assist in performing routine preventative maintenance duties, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, fitness equipment cleaning and inspections, and assisting with heating and ventilation systems maintenance (HVAC)
• Clean interior of the building, as well as machinery and equipment, and exterior of the building
• Trim back landscaping plants that are hanging over sidewalks and gutters, as well as trees.
• Complete administrative duties, such as filling out forms and reporting maintenance statuses to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Keep inventory of maintenance cleaning supplies and equipment, and report needs to supervisor
• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues
• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors
• Collect trash, emptying trash receptacles, pulling weeds, and cleaning restrooms

Position Qualifications:

Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older.Familiar with general maintenance techniques related to buildings and grounds maintenance procedures, as well as cleaning and custodial methods. Some knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools). One (1) year of experience preferred.


Education or Training: No formal education is required. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents


Licenses or Certification: Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to complete and pass the required background and motor vehicle check.


Work Environment:


Work environment includes indoor and outdoor facilities with a focus on lawn maintenance. This includes, working in all weather conditions and in close proximity to pool chemicals. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors. Working hours include evening, weekend, and holiday hours (schedule may be adjusted as necessary).


Physical Conditions:


Maintaining the physical condition necessary to perform manual labor, which includes moderate to heavy lifting (i.e. lifting tables / chairs, cleaning, snow/ice removal, or repairing sprinklers systems). Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment


Benefits Include: Membership to the Community Recreation Center for duration of employment

Compensation: $15.90 - $17.44 per hour


Mission Statement: FUN damentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.


EEO Statement: The Montrose Recreation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the search process, including alternative formats of job postings. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator. Jeremy Master, View email address on click.appcast.io -or- Human Resources. Lisa Lopez, View email address on click.appcast.io