Maintenance Assistant

Waldorf Operations LLC; Forest Grove (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, Development & Career Ladder"

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Waldorf, Maryland 20603 is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to operate tools and machines, perform repairs, paint surfaces, and manage grounds within a senior living community. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a focus on resident safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in maintenance, with strong organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Verbal & written comprehension

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

11239 Berry Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20603 Job Description

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 appointmentsAssist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
• Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
• All other duties as assigned

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

Why Harmony?

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States. Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team. Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.