Maintenance Assistant

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide unparalleled service to our residents by maintaining and improving the overall appearance of the property and assisting/completing assigned and scheduled maintenance repairs and prevention.

8 AM - 4 PM | Monday - Friday

$17.50 per hour

• Ensure the physical aspects of the apartment meet company standards, make repairs as directed and track accomplishments.
• Assist with completing timely apartment‑ready turns, conduct repairs, paint, clean the apartment(s) and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary or as directed.
• Complete maintenance service requests, document the status of each request and ensure that appropriate follow‑through occurs.
• Assist with maintenance related repairs as directed (e.g., repair of appliances, fixtures, clear plumbing stoppages, replace/repair fittings, faucets/toilets, broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, concrete steps, patios, fencing, and signage).
• Complete daily maintenance of grounds and communal areas (lighting, snow removal, trash removal).
• Perform snow and ice removal including snow blowing, shoveling, putting down salt, and using a pick to remove ice build‑up on sidewalks, walkways, parking lots and common spaces.
• Manage materials and maintenance equipment with care.
• Attend and participate in training seminars as required or requested.
• Maintain all shop and storage areas in a neat, orderly, and working condition.
• Interact positively with residents to maintain high level of resident satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community.
• Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
• Comply with HUD and all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations.
• Always operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One or more years of prior experience in general maintenance or a combination of education and experience in a directly related field preferred.
• Ability to attend and pass company paid certification courses (e.g., pool operators, boilers license and EPA certification).

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on the property.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, farm equipment, trades equipment, heavy equipment, various hand tools, etc.
• Being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and twist the body.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Execute tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• General computer literacy.

• Variable temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Routine maintenance‑related conditions such as noise, dust, and cleaning products.
• Typical workplace hazards associated with facility and grounds maintenance.

• Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request.
• On‑call…