Maintenance Assistant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.

• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by state and federal regulations.
• Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Maintain the building in good repair and keep free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain the building in compliance with federal, state, and local codes and laws.
• Perform monthly maintenance checks of the building, grounds, and facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work, such as painting, minor carpentry, repair work, changing light bulbs, and various other routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Keep the grounds looking neat and cared for by mowing and trimming the grass, trimming the bushes and trees, keeping the leaves and litter picked up, the sidewalks clear of debris, and any erosion challenges under control.
• Remain on-call for facility emergencies.
• Coordinate and participate in fire safety program and fire drills.
• Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures.
• Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside of building.
• Keep work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
• Pick up work order request daily and establish work priority.
• Inspect fire extinguishers every thirty (30) days.

• Maintain work records and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance.

• Keep required records and submit to the Administrator when required.

• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment to include: lawn mower, weed eater, blower, edger, pressure washer, chainsaw, etc.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.