Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living Community

Harmony Senior Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will be integral in ensuring the upkeep and functionality of our facilities. This role involves a variety of semi-skilled tasks, from operating maintenance tools to performing repairs and preventative maintenance. You will also assist in maintaining the grounds and transporting residents safely. If you have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance tasks.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance as directed.
• Maintain exterior grounds and assist with vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Building Maintenance Knowledge

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance Tools

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