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Description

Skilled Maintenance Assistant

Rate: $22 - $25/hour (depending on experience)

Shift: Full-Time

Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The McGuire Group is looking to add a Skilled Maintenance Assistant to its team. In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, facility upkeep, and safety inspections. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment, including patient lifts, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, laundry equipment, wheelchairs, coolers/freezers, and other mechanical systems
• Complete building repairs, including painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical work, ceiling tile replacement, and window or screen repairs
• Perform floor and carpet care using proper equipment and procedures
• Conduct generator testing, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspections, water temperature checks, and safety inspections
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner
• Assist with facility security, grounds maintenance, snow removal, salting, trash removal, and linen collection
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, washers, dryers, and HVAC components
• Transport staff using facility vehicles when assigned, ensuring compliance with all NYS motor vehicle regulations
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and promptly report maintenance concerns and safety hazards
• Attend department meetings and perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred
• Minimum experience requirement: 1 year of experience in a maintenance position; 2 years of maintenance experience in a residential building preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License required
• Working knowledge of residential or light commercial electrical systems and circuits
• Skills in painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation, and basic carpentry
• Basic mechanical and HVAC maintenance knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops when necessary
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Professional, dependable, and safety-focused approach to work
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Saving Options