Maintenance Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits (fulltime & part-time)

Training & Career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to handle semi-skilled building and grounds tasks. Responsibilities include operating tools, making repairs, performing preventative maintenance, painting, ground upkeep, basic electrical work, and assisting with resident safety drills.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, two years in maintenance, and the ability to lift 50 lbs while working with a team.

Qualifications

• Two years previous experience in a maintenance position.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade.
• 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, including shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection.
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs.
• 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

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Flexible schedule

Knowledge of building maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

526 Brookberry Heights Cg, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

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

Why Harmony?

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