Maintenance Assistant- OVERNIGHT

Harmony Senior Services•Waldorf, MD

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 includes maintaining the community’s facilities and grounds, responding to maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and helping keep community vehicles in good condition. The position also involves safely transporting residents to appointments and assisting with resident safety drills.

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 tasks are completed.
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 conduct toward 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 for up to 50 feet.
Complete required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings.
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 preventive maintenance as 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.
Safely transport residents 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 other duties as assigned.