Maintenance Assistant - Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Charleston, South Carolina is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to perform semi-skilled tasks related to building and grounds maintenance, equipment, and appliances under the Maintenance Director. You will work as part of a team to keep our community safe and well-maintained.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of maintenance experience. Candidates should be detail oriented, able to lift up to 50 lbs, work a flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance.
• Order materials, answer phones.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances.
• Disassemble and move furniture within the community.
• Check maintenance logs and respond promptly to requests.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Prepare and paint surfaces.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with landscaping and trash removal.
• Perform basic electrical work, like changing light bulbs.
• Transport residents in community vehicle to appointments.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance scheduling.
• Assist maintenance director with safety drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Verbal & written instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414
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