What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT position at LITTLE FLOWER MANOR INC?
Description:
Little Flower Manor is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in one or more skilled trades such as painting, carpentry, basic plumbing, or electrical work. You do not need to be experienced in every area — but we are looking for someone who brings practical skill, good judgment, and pride in quality workmanship. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-kept environment for our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free facility
- Perform routine maintenance on building systems, equipment, and grounds
- Complete basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting
- Assist with room turnovers, minor renovations, and equipment moves
- Support fire safety and prevention measures; follow OSHA and life-safety regulations
- Participate in seasonal snow removal
- Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
- Participate in on-call rotation and occasional weekend coverage
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience in one or more of the following: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical
- At least 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a facility, construction, or similar setting
- Strong verbal communication skills for reporting and discussing maintenance needs
- Clean valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 60 lbs or more
- Providing examples of prior work (photos, descriptions, or project summaries) is helpful and encouraged.
Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Vacation and Sick offered