Maintenance Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Telehealth

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Lorton, Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance director in caring for the community. You will handle semi-skilled repairs, operate maintenance tools, and assist with groundskeeping and preventive maintenance to keep the property safe and presentable.

The role requires at least two years in a maintenance position and a High School Diploma or GED; you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work with residents and staff in a team-oriented

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as listed.
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in building maintenance.
• Perform repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Move furniture and transport residents as needed.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with landscaping and trash removal.
• Perform preventative maintenance and update maintenance logs.

Skills

Maintenance work

Electrical basics

Groundskeeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

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
• 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
• Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options