Maintenance Assistant | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. The role also includes transporting residents safely in a community vehicle and assisting with vehicle maintenance and resident safety drills. The position requires following maintenance schedules and work orders, maintaining exterior grounds, and supporting the upkeep of the community. The Maintenance Assistant must be able to work effectively with residents, visitors, coworkers, and management while maintaining resident confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of previous experience working in a maintenance position.
Knowledge of practices and materials used in building maintenance.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to ensure task completion.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Polite and courteous interactions with residents, visitors, coworkers, and the management team.
Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push, and pull for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry heavy objects up to 50 feet.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance and building trades.
Order materials as directed and place and receive phone calls.
Make repairs to buildings, equipment, and appliances as directed.
Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community.
Check community maintenance logs and work orders to ensure prompt responses to maintenance requests.
Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and directed.
Prepare and paint surfaces in the community.
Maintain exterior grounds, including assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal.
Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community.
Transport residents safely in a community vehicle to appointments.
Assist with the community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed.
Assist the Maintenance Director with conducting resident safety drills.
Complete all other duties as assigned.
Complete required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings.