Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Full Time Regular, Natick, MA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

• Assist Maintenance Superintendent with the physical plant, including preventive, responsive, routine, and emergency maintenance throughout the property.
• Perform tasks such as painting, electrical, plumbing, flooring, general carpentry, HVAC, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and minor repairs in common areas.
• Complete work orders, maintain grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
• Perform emergency on‑call service for after‑hours maintenance issues as required (typically every other week).
• Foster a positive and respectful attitude toward residents, vendors, and staff; work patiently, professionally, cooperatively.
• Communicate effectively with residents, vendors, supervisors, and staff.
• Comply with personnel management policies and procedures, safety and operating policies, standards, and procedures.
• Work with Facilities Manager to maintain the physical condition and appearance of the property.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community building maintenance or related trade.
• Hands‑on repair and maintenance work constitutes majority of time and duties; must be able to move up to 50 pounds at variable distances; mobility and flexibility to use ladders to heights in excess of 8 feet.
• Use of general maintenance equipment: hand tools, ladders, required safety equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, strong team attitude and ability to work independently; excellent communication, organizational, customer service, detail‑oriented and efficient.
• Basic computer and Internet abilities.
• Must complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Match
• Group Medical / Critical Illness / Hospitalization / Accident / Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Barkan Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.