Description

The Maintenance Assistant provides services related to building equipment upkeep and repair, preventative maintenance, and apartment turnovers to support the operations and services of the community. Duties include maintenance and upkeep of the building, equipment, and grounds. Performs all maintenance duties and basic handyman tasks (changing lightbulbs, unplugging toilets, handing pictures, etc.) Ensures the community is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and provide minor repair to equipment or referral to selected vendors.
• Perform required landscape maintenance, grass cutting and trimming, sprinkler repair and maintenance, bush and tree trimming, general pick-up of track, sidewalk snow removal and ice melt application in coordination with snowplow vendor. Empties track receptacles into dumpster and follows schedule for recycling pickup.
• Responds per community standards to business hours and after-hours alarms, in building, fire and access control systems and other building emergencies.
• Performs or coordinated through vendors necessary work for timely completion of apartment turnovers and minimize lost revenue days, including carpet shampooing, painting, and drywall repair.
• On occasion, may support other community functions and positions as needed (including transportation, concierge, and community life).
• Responsible for ensuring all state regulations regarding building safety/emergency response are maintained. • Performs quarterly fire drills for regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 60 pounds frequently and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly.

• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and allied building repairs, and maintenance work.
• Sits, stands, bends, and moves frequently during working hours.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens possible.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members and visitors frequently.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in building maintenance with proven competency in electrical plumbing, heating, and cooling, painting, patching, grounds maintenance, vender relationships, HVAC etc.
• Must be familiar with tools and equipment relevant to the position.
• Must possess basic math skills and demonstrate proficiency with applicable software applications.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess an MVR in good standing, with reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person