Maintenance Assistant | Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chester, VA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform semi-skilled tasks related to building and grounds maintenance, equipment and appliance repair, and safety duties. You will operate tools, order materials, perform repairs, and assist with resident transport and safety drills.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of maintenance experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in the maintenance/building trade.
• Order materials as directed and handle phone communications.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community.
• Check maintenance logs and respond to requests promptly.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community.
• Maintain exterior grounds including landscaping and trash removal.
• Perform basic electrical work, including bulb changes.
• Transport residents in community vehicle as needed.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Assist director with resident safety drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

6701 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, Virginia 23831

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
• Pay Range: $24/hr - $24.72/hr

Why Harmony?

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