Engineering Assistant

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds including the installation, maintenance, and repairs of equipment, household and commercial appliances, and renovations of the community. With the approval of the Director, this position may schedule and arrange for contracted installation, maintenance, or repair services.

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Conduct routine survey of building and grounds to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Evaluate the physical and aesthetic condition of the community, including individual resident apartments, and make recommendations or arrange required renovations or refurbishment.
• Prepare maintenance and repair work orders; work within established deadlines evaluating progress and ensuring quality of work.
• Complete preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.
• Repair malfunctions and/or coordinate and assist on any such repairs with outside contractors.
• Repair household and commercial appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ranges, and microwave ovens and/or coordinate and assist on any such repairs with outside contractors.
• Seed, fertilize, water, trim, and edge turf areas. Collect and dispose of weeds, leaves, and debris.
• Water, weed, edge, and cultivate planting beds. Prune dead leaves and branches. Spread mulch, topsoil, and other aggregates. Assist in replacing plants as needed. Clean paved surfaces.
• Complete required paperwork for each assigned work order.
• Maintain logs and documentation for the various systems.
• Attend in-service classes and staff meetings, as required.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• The position falls under the direct supervision of the Department Director but is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment. The position does not assist with the supervision, direction, oversight, direction, and evaluation of the work of other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• At least three (3) years of related work experience required
• Working knowledge of machinery, tools, repair techniques and related repair, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness required.

• Ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion. Ability to perform duties with consideration for residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and discretion.

• Knowledge of safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment. Knowledge of servicing and repair of HVAC equipment and commercial and residential appliances. Computer literate with good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• On a daily basis, throughout the workday:
  Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and exert up to 50 pounds of pressure unassisted. Must have normal eyesight or use corrective lenses to attain normal eyesight. Must have…