Maintenance Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Able to cooperate with other employees;
- Performing minor exterior painting and repairs;
- Assisting the Technicians with preparing apartments for new residents which may include cleaning, painting and light repairs;
- Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys;
- Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned;
- Replace light bulbs/lamps/ballasts and cleaning fixtures;
- Remove trash to dumpsters;
- Physically walk and inspect the building and grounds to correct minor problems and note/report areas of concern;
- Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements;
- Assisting with the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and regulations;
- Assist with moving of household and office furniture;
- Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator;
- General labor duties around the construction site;
- Notify Up North Plastics management of problems;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or graduate of a technical school;
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above;
- Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures;
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department;
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred;
- Ability to operate a wide variety of maintenance equipment and tools, in particular leaf blower, toilet plunger, and hand tools;
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, including instruction manuals and labels on chemicals;
- Patience and the ability to interact effectively with older adults who may have age-related communication and mobility challenges;
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and on ladders;
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly;
- Must be capable of maintaining fulltime attendance;
- Must have a current driver’s license with no more than 3 points;
- Moderate to strong computer skills;
- Ability to lift 35-50 pounds.