Maintenance Assistant

Hanover IL Operations LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Lorton, Virginia. The role involves semi-skilled tasks for building and grounds maintenance, operating common tools, repairs, painting, and basic electrical work to support resident safety and daily operations.

You will work with a team under the Maintenance Director, must have a HS diploma or GED and at least two years' maintenance experience. The job offers competitive hourly pay and a schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly and on time.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance work.
• Perform repairs to building, equipment and appliances as directed.
• Paint surfaces and perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain exterior grounds including landscaping and trash removal.
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance and safety drills.
• Transport residents as needed and assist with duties as directed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

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 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

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 Ranges: $20/hr - $22/hr

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.

Why Harmony?

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