Part-time Maintenance Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

13h

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant helps maintain and improve the property’s overall appearance and provides service to residents by completing assigned and scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance. The role helps ensure apartments meet company standards, supports timely apartment turns, completes and tracks service requests, and maintains grounds, communal areas, shops, and storage spaces. The position also involves positive interaction with residents and compliance with HUD, Fair Housing, OSHA, and company safety requirements. The work may involve exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, hazardous chemicals, variable temperatures, noise, dust, cleaning products, and typical facility and grounds maintenance hazards. Physical activities include prolonged standing and walking, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, operating machinery and tools, and bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and twisting. The employee may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies. Nights and weekends may be required upon request, and on-call availability is required.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Ability to attend and pass company-paid certification courses, such as pool operator, boiler license, and EPA certification courses.
General computer literacy.
Ability to work nights and weekends upon request.
On-call work and availability are required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of prior experience in general maintenance, or a combination of education and experience in a directly related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical aspects of the apartment property to company standards, make repairs as directed, and track completed work.
Assist with apartment-ready turns by conducting repairs, painting, cleaning, and completing other necessary tasks.
Complete maintenance service requests, document their status, and ensure appropriate follow-through.
Assist with maintenance repairs, including work on appliances, fixtures, plumbing, fittings, faucets, toilets, glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, blinds, locks, concrete steps, patios, fencing, and signage.
Perform daily maintenance of grounds and communal areas, including lighting, snow removal, and trash removal.
Remove snow and ice using snow blowers, shovels, salt, and picks on sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and common spaces.
Care for materials and maintenance equipment.
Attend and participate in required or requested training seminars.
Keep shop and storage areas neat, orderly, and in working condition.
Interact positively with residents to support resident satisfaction and represent the community with professionalism and integrity.
Contribute to community cleanliness and curb appeal.
Comply with HUD and industry Fair Housing rules and regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.