Maintenance Assistant

Bell Partners Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Partners is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our community grounds clean and well-maintained. You will work under the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager to ensure property upkeep and safety.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, landscaping tasks, gutter cleaning, snow removal, and assisting with light repairs. The role emphasizes reliability, OSHA safety adherence, and contributing to a welcoming resident experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in grounds keeping for multi-family properties.
• 2+ years in landscaping.
• HVAC/EPA certifications may be required depending on community staffing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property.
• Keep exterior areas clean around buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a manicured landscape by removing debris around buildings.
• Clean gutters and assist with pool maintenance.
• Shovel snow and spread salt to prevent ice.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures and ensure timely attendance.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Landscaping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/EPA certifications may be required

Job description

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the cleanliness of the community grounds. The responsibilities include the daily upkeep of the property, buildings, and grounds. They will act under the direction of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career growth
• Total rewards benefits package
• Family health insurance, 401(k) match, Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
• Customized training programs
• Associate referral bonus plan
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• A culture that empowers you to make a difference

What you’ll do to make a difference:

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property
• Maintain cleanliness outside each building and the grounds surrounding each building
• Maintain a uniform landscaped look by picking up all debris around buildings, common areas, and through breezeways of buildings
• Clean out building gutters
• Plant and tend to flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; trim, mow lawns; apply fertilizer and insecticides; and utilize pest control equipment
• Follow well-established procedures for the basic maintenance of tools and equipment such as lubricating, sharpening, replacing broken handles, and making simple adjustments, and repairs, as necessary
• Clean and remove trash
• May perform pool maintenance duties
• Shovel snow when necessary
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup when necessary
• Clean vacated apartments as directed by the Maintenance Manager, completely and on schedule
• Clean Common areas daily
• Ensure that the amenities are continually maintained in a clean and orderly manner, including fitness facility, bathrooms, laundry facilities, business center, offices and clubhouse
• Assist maintenance team in vacant units or with other light work orders/punch lists, including painting, moving appliances (Maintenance Assistants cannot take on-call)
• Follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
• Regular attendance and punctuality

What you bring to our team:

• Understanding of and alignment with Bell Core Values
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in grounds keeping in a multi-family environment
• 2+ years of experience in landscaping
• HVAC/EPA certifications may be required in communities, based on staffing levels

Physical requirements of the job:

• Walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as hazardous materials
• Must be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects

About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.