Maintenance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in senior services is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform various maintenance and repair tasks. The role includes operating tools, making repairs, and maintaining the grounds. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and two years of experience in maintenance, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Two years previous experience in a maintenance position.
• Knowledgeable in practices and materials used in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in maintenance.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Maintain exterior grounds, including shoveling and landscaping.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

STATEMENT OF JOB:

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