Maintenance Assistant - Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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 is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance under the direction of the Maintenance Director at our Charleston community. Responsibilities include repairs, painting, grounds upkeep, basic electrical work, and safety drills to ensure a well-maintained living environment for residents.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of maintenance experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in a maintenance position.
• Knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in the maintenance/building trade.
• Order materials and assist with 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 directed.
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with landscaping.
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs.
• Transport residents to appointments in the community vehicle.
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Assist maintenance director with resident safety drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

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