Construction Services

455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14225, USA

Pay or shift range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job‑related reasons.

Skilled Maintenance Assistant

Rate: $22 - $25/hour (depending on experience)

Shift: Full‑time

Schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

The McGuire Group is looking to add a Skilled Maintenance Assistant to its team. In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, facility upkeep, and safety inspections. If you’re mechanically inclined and enjoy hands‑on work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment, including patient lifts, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, laundry equipment, wheelchairs, coolers/freezers, and other mechanical systems.
• Complete building repairs, including painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical work, ceiling tile replacement, and window or screen repairs.
• Perform floor and carpet care using proper equipment and procedures.
• Conduct generator testing, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspections, water temperature checks, and safety inspections.
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with facility security, grounds maintenance, snow removal, salting, trash removal, and linen collection.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, washers, dryers, and HVAC components.
• Transport staff using facility vehicles when assigned, ensuring compliance with all NYS motor vehicle regulations.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and promptly report maintenance concerns and safety hazards.
• Attend department meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum education requirement:
  High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum experience:
  
  1 year in a maintenance position; 2 years in a residential building preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Working knowledge of residential or light commercial electrical systems and circuits.
• Skills in painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation, and basic carpentry.
• Basic mechanical and HVAC maintenance knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops when necessary.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Professional, dependable, and safety‑focused approach to work.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Weekly or same‑day pay options.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Retirement savings options.

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