Maintenance Assistant - FT

Harmony Senior Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to building maintenance, operate tools, order materials, and execute repairs. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are critical for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years previous experience in a maintenance position.
• Knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in maintenance.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with community vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to understand instructions

Teamwork

Politeness and courtesy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic electrical tools

Maintenance tools (general)

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

Qualifications

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

About the company

Harmony Senior Services provides caring and compassionate senior living. Visit our website to learn more.

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