Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Oak Park, IL

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the overall maintenance/upkeep of the physical facility (building and grounds) including preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of the building are in a good state of repair.
• Respond to maintenance requests on a daily basis.
• Maintain Unit Maintenance Log for each apartment.
• Monitor and maintain Building Inspection Schedule that includes preventative maintenance program and all required system inspections.
• Remain on call 24 hours a day for emergency maintenance needs.
• Perform routine janitorial duties in order to keep building and grounds clean and neat.
• Snow removal and landscaping not performed by outside contractors.
• Perform mandatory annual unit inspections completing required documentation.
• Order maintenance supplies and monitor inventory.
• Maintain dumpster area and monitor trash pickup.
• Perform welcome orientation with new residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Self-starter, willing to trained and learn on the job.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, and general repair skills.
• Motivated, self-started, task orientated, computer knowledge, team player

Physical Demand Requirement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Maintenance Assistant.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Company Overview

Continuum Services is a single-source provider with proven expertise, dependability, and scalability in four key areas: facility operations, exterior services, technical services, and environment services. Headquartered in a newly renovated office in Farmington Hills, Continuum is the go-to full-service solution for interior and exterior facility operations, maintenance, and repair. Facilities serviced by CONTINUUM have earned such prestigious accolades as the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance, BOMA's Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award and CEL's National Real Estate "A" List Award for Service Excellence. Helping employees develop and become highly skilled professionals who deliver best in class solutions to our clients is what we're all about - join us today!

Continuum Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing