Maintenance Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Summerville, SC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform semi-skilled tasks for maintaining the building, grounds, equipment and appliances under the direction of the Maintenance Director.

The role includes operating common maintenance tools, performing preventive maintenance, painting surfaces, and assisting with resident safety drills and vehicle duties. A high school diploma and two years of maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance.
• Disassemble and move furniture as needed.
• Perform repairs to building, equipment, and appliances.
• Paint surfaces and maintain exterior grounds.
• Transport residents in the community vehicle for appointments.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Support maintenance director with safety drills.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Electrical knowledge

Job description

5130 Wescott Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29485

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.

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

Why Harmony?

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