Maintenance Assistant | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Summerville, SC to perform building, grounds, and equipment maintenance under the Maintenance Director. You will handle repairs, painting, electrical tasks, and safety drills while ensuring residents’ comfort and safety in a warm senior living community.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in a maintenance role, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly and on time.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance.
• Order materials and handle calls.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances.
• Disassemble and move furniture.
• Check maintenance logs and respond 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 and replace light bulbs.
• Transport residents in community vehicle to appointments.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Assist maintenance director with resident safety drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Verbal communication

Physical ability

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

5130 Wescott Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29485

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

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