Maintenance Assistant - Full Time - Greensboro, NC

Harmony Senior Services; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of their facilities. In this role, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks, ensuring that the building and grounds are safe and well-maintained. Your responsibilities will include operating maintenance tools, making repairs, and assisting with preventative maintenance. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of residents by ensuring a safe and pleasant living environment. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a maintenance role is required.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices and materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks for the building and grounds.
• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Polite and courteous

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Community vehicle

Job description

Description

STATEMENT OF JOB:

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