Maintenance Assistant

Job Title

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required.

Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;

Performs general manual labor tasks as required;

Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;

Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;

Installs, tests and repairs service lines;

Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;

Assists co-workers with various duties as required;

Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement to Perform Work:

High school diploma or GED;

No prior experience;

Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

May be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis.

Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;

Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;

Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;

Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;

Ability to perform routine work using common sense;

Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;

Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and

Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.