Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant / Cadillac General Summary Of Position

Responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of multiple commercial buildings and grounds, residential homes, and agency vehicles. Will perform both minor repairs and preventative maintenance activities.

• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and semi-skilled maintenance tasks on the buildings, grounds, and equipment. This could include minor carpentry work, plumbing repair, minor electrical work (replacing light bulbs, ballast, switches, etc.) and mechanical repairs.
• Conduct maintenance and health/safety related sections on buildings, grounds, and equipment; documenting inspection results, corrective actions, and ensuring prompt resolution.
• Ensure outside contractors perform inspections according to defined schedules.
• Review inspection reports and analyze recommended actions.
• Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance related services and new installations including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and fire suppression.
• Evaluate agency vehicles for needed repairs and required maintenance.
• Snow plowing, salting, and snow removal during winter months; ensuring driveways, parking lots, and walking areas are clear of snow and ice.
• Emergency on-call to address after‑hours facility related emergencies such as power outages, leaks/flooding, security, or health and safety issues.

• High School graduation or the equivalent supplemented with training or coursework from trades schools.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general maintenance or related trade.
• Prior experience operating a snowplow or heavy equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

$23.369/hr - $26.239/hr

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally:
  Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, and stooping (bend at waist).
• Frequently:
  Hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.