Maintenance Assistant

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled work for and with the Facilities Maintenance Director in the maintenance and repairs of the building’s components, systems and equipment and ancillary areas.

• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with vendors, residents, resident families and staff members
• Ability to use common hand tools
• Minimal plumbing knowledge
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, technical materials and instruction guides
• Walking, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting, turning, pivoting and bending as needed
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50lbs
• Ability to work independently under general supervision

• High school or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Previous experience in Maintenance or similar field preferred

• Checks that all building lights are functioning
• Assist in installing, repairing and maintaining water-processing equipment
• Gain knowledge of Safety Regulations
• Assist in monitoring, maintaining and reporting of fire suppression system
• Keeping maintenance ship organized
• Assists in basic repairs of facility including painting, installing/replacing light bulbs, plumbing, and basic carpentry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and managers as needed
• Attend mandatory in-service meetings

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits available for Full Time Employees.