Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

The Facilities & Maintenance Assistant works directly under the Campus Maintenance Manager, providing hands-on support with daily operations, maintenance, and special projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys a variety of tasks and takes pride in helping keep the dealership clean, safe, and operating efficiently.

The Facilities & Maintenance Assistant will report directly to the Campus Maintenance Manager.

• Perform building and grounds maintenance, including litter removal and general upkeep of the parking lot.
• Complete painting projects, including full walls, color changes, touch-ups, and drywall patching.
• Conduct minor electrical repairs, such as replacing light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
• Maintain building exteriors, including pressure washing sidewalks and cleaning windows.
• Move and rearrange office furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving HVAC issues, including coil cleaning.
• Support completion of special projects assigned by dealership leadership.
• Assist with safety and compliance checks, including:
• Fire extinguishers
• Eye wash stations
• Emergency exits and signage
• OSHA-related requirements
• Help coordinate and oversee third-party vendors (cleaning crews, landscapers, repair technicians, pest control, etc.) under direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance or cleanliness needs.
• Monitor and restock facility supplies, such as cleaning products and maintenance tools.
• Provide support across multiple departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
• Report on management of any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies.
• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.
• Attend meetings and training as scheduled.
• Ensure that work areas and customer waiting areas are kept clean.

• Tasks completed accurately and to standard with minimal rework
• Painting, repairs, and maintenance work meet quality expectations
• Projects completed within established timelines
• Proper use and care of tools and equipment
• Efficient use of supplies with minimal waste
• Timely reporting of equipment maintenance or replacement needs

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

• Communication skills – communicates effectively with others.
• Teaching – skilled at teaching others how and why to perform their job.
• Presentation skills - ability to present information in a clear and professional manner.
• Time Management – manage one's own time and time of others.
• Typing – ability to type efficiently.
• Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 18 years or older
• Possess an acceptable driving record and valid driver's license in state of residence.
• A criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employment.
• Clear pre-employment drug screen
• Reliable and proactive team player
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Note:

This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual's employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).