Maintenance Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a part-time maintenance assistant to support the Maintenance Director in keeping the building, equipment, and grounds in good working order. The role requires hands-on maintenance, on-call readiness, and coordination with other departments.

Responsibilities include repairs, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and minor carpentry or painting tasks, with coordination of outside services when needed. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate equipment such as lawn mower, blower, edger, pressure washer.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet navigation.
• Professionalism with confidentiality and teamwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and function in the environment.
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly per regulations.
• Maintain building and grounds free of hazards and in good repair.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Keep grounds neat: mowing, trimming, and debris removal.
• Remain on-call for facility emergencies and participate in fire drills.
• Arrange for outside repair and services as needed.
• Inspect fire extinguishers every 30 days and maintain records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking / prioritization

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Internet navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Schedule is Part Time plus Weekends

The position consists of assisting the Maintenance Director in maintaining the building (as), equipment and utilities in good working order, and ensure facility grounds are properly maintained in accordance with the facility policies.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Meet the required physical and sensory requirements and be able to function in the environment as defined.
• Identify and participate. In process improvement initiatives that improve the customer service experience, enhanced workflow 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 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 pickup, 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 a managed outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures.
• Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside the building.
• Keep work areas and storage rooms neet and orderly.
• Pick up work order requests daily and establish work priority.
• Inspect fire extinguishers every (30) days.
• Maintain work records and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual., and annual preventive maintenance.
• Keep required records and submit to the Administrator when required.
• Cooperate with and support other departments supervisors and stakeholders.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

(Past knowledge in healthcare Facility)

• 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.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Internet, and Internet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within the team environment and supportive company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational skills with the 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 stakeholders and vendors.

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