Maintenance Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of facilities and grounds. In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including operating tools, making repairs, and maintaining the exterior environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate environment for residents while ensuring their safety and comfort. If you are passionate about maintenance and enjoy working with people, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a maintenance position.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines for maintenance tasks.
• Perform repairs to building and appliances as directed.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with landscaping.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to understand instructions

Teamwork

Politeness and courtesy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools and machines

Job description

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade
• Order materials as directed-place and receive phone calls
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed,
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community
• Check community maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule as directed
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community
• Maintain exterior grounds, which may include assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community
• Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
• Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Two years previous experience working in a maintenance position.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 50 feet
• Complete all required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

About the company

Harmony Senior Services provides caring and compassionate senior living. Visit our website to learn more.