Maintenance Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + benefits package (full-time &.

Training and career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Lorton, Virginia to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks across the community. You will participate in building and grounds upkeep, support the Maintenance Director, and help keep resident spaces safe and well-maintained.

This role requires per-shift flexibility, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a maintenance position.
• Knowledge of practices and materials used in building maintenance.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance/building trades.
• Order materials as directed; handle calls and scheduling.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community.
• Review maintenance logs and work orders for prompt responses.
• Perform preventative maintenance as directed.
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community.
• Maintain exterior grounds including landscaping and trash removal.
• Perform basic electrical tasks such as changing light bulbs.
• Transport residents with community vehicle to appointments.
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Assist maintenance director with resident safety drills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Oral & written instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

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

• 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

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

Pay Range: $20-$22 Per Hour

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling