Maintenance Assistant

DePaul • Rochester, NY

7d • $19 - $19

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant provides entry-level maintenance support across agency properties while learning building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements under the direction of experienced Facilities staff. This training and development position assists Maintenance Technicians with routine repairs, unit turnover work, grounds maintenance, inspections, and general upkeep of agency properties. Regular travel between agency locations may be required.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, equipment instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to use email, work-order systems, and electronic records.
• Clean New York State driving record as outlined in DePaul policy; regular travel between sites may be required.
• Ability to learn maintenance trades.
• Ability to perform the physical activities associated with building and grounds maintenance, including prolonged standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and using hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Trade school, technical coursework, or relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Technicians with routine maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform painting, cleaning, moving, and basic carpentry projects.
• Complete apartment and resident room turnovers.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and site clean-up.
• Deliver supplies, tools, materials, and equipment between locations.
• Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, hardware, and other routine items.
• Support preventive maintenance activities under supervision.
• Assist with inspections, fire drills, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory records.
• Travel to agency locations as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain professional interactions with residents and staff.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunity
• Competitive wages

What This Job Offers

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