TEMP MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Leisure World of Maryland • Silver Spring, MD

2d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC), the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland, is seeking a temporary Maintenance Assistant. Leisure World of Maryland is a private, age-restricted community in Montgomery County, Maryland, comprising 29 housing associations and 9,000 residents. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The pay range is $25–$30 per hour, based on experience.

The Maintenance Assistant supports routine preventive maintenance and assists with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining residential building systems and structures. Work includes plumbing, HVAC operation, electrical distribution, fire and safety systems, and other building systems. Interior and exterior maintenance is performed as directed by the Building Engineer. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of experience maintaining residential buildings, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of associated building systems.
• Ability to comprehend and use technology, including computers, mobile smartphones, energy management systems, property management maintenance software, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, as well as precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Ability to deliver accurate work in a timely manner and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to identify and respond to customer needs courteously.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, man hoists, or lifts; frequently use stairs; and lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform inspections that require getting on hands and knees and visually inspecting machinery and buildings.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly reaching, talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally climbing or balancing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating properly, building systems efficient, and building structures in good physical condition.
• Assist with diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance of building systems and physical structures, including plumbing, HVAC operation, electrical distribution, and other residential building systems.
• Assist with testing fire and safety systems.
• Perform interior and exterior maintenance as directed by the Building Engineer.
• Assist with maintaining, repairing, and replacing equipment associated with HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Assemble the tools, supplies, and instruments needed to complete work.
• Keep logs, document equipment repairs, close work orders, track time accurately, and communicate promptly about the status of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Prioritize work assignments and respond to customer needs courteously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED