Maintenance Assistant

Common duties for a maintenance assistant include: Responding to maintenance requests such as leaky faucets, broken locks or minor electrical issues Performing routine inspections of doors, windows, lighting and plumbing to identify wear or potential hazards Completing basic repairs, including plumbing issues, replacing damaged tiles or adjusting door hinges Assisting with minor upgrades like painting walls, mounting shelves or installing whiteboards Organizing and maintaining tools, equipment and supply rooms to ensure quick access and clean work areas Supporting other maintenance or janitorial staff with larger repairs or seasonal tasks Following safety procedures when handling tools, ladders or cleaning chemicals Documenting completed tasks and reporting recurring issues to supervisors Skills and Qualifications: Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating and cooling building systems Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment, such as voltage testers, plungers, drain snakes, wrenches, drills, saws, screwdrivers, hammers, levels, paint rollers and utility knives Basic arithmetic skills to take measurements and calculate material requirements for projects Organizational skills to maintain tidy maintenance and storage areas and track service requests Observation skills to conduct routine inspections and diagnose maintenance issues when making repairs Time management skills to complete all assigned service requests and additional tasks during a shift Ability to move heavy objects from one place to another and access difficult-to-reach places, such as ceilings and crawlspaces #J-18808-Ljbffr