Maintenance Assistant

Job Title

Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade
• Order materials as directed-place and receive phone calls
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community
• Check community maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule as directed
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community
• Maintain exterior grounds, which may include assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community
• Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
• Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED

• Two years previous experience working in a maintenance position.

• Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance

• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time

• Ability to work well with others as part of a team

• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team

• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times

• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 50 feet

• Complete all required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling