Maintenance Assistant ~ Portland ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant provides maintenance and repair services for the building and equipment across departments, responding to requests from staff and residents. The role carries out assigned duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The position is based in Portland, is full-time, pays $22, and follows a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Duties include routine building and equipment repairs, inspections, upkeep of tools and replacement parts, and completion of work and purchase orders. The Maintenance Assistant works cooperatively with staff and residents, prioritizes safety, cleans up after each job, and tests equipment after repairs. The posting notes that team members scheduled for at least 24 hours per week are eligible for benefits, including eligibility for their families.

Requirements

Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct.
Knowledge and ability to work on plumbing and electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and heating and air-conditioning units.
Ability to read and understand specifications, plans, corrections, and state and federal standards and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of maintenance-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair building equipment and respond to maintenance requests from staff and residents.
Replace float units in toilets and washers, unclog drains, and remove sink traps for cleaning.
Replace and clean air filters in heating and air-conditioning units, laundry equipment, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans.
Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, curtain and drapery rods, doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
Repair appliances and equipment, including stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, floor machines, and ice machines.
Replace light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, electrical plugs and outlets, bed-call buttons, pull chains, and emergency-call system components.
Repair beds, bedrails, mobility aids, handrails, railings, grab bars, towel bars, and water and bath sprays.
Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, furniture, shelves, racks, and parking-space stripes.
Build shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, and bulletin boards.
Repair, maintain, and paint closets, rods, shelves, bedside tables, drawers, and closet doors.
Repair and replace gutters, downspouts, and drains, and repair minor roof leaks.
Keep the workshop and tool room clean, neat, and organized; maintain tools in good working order and keep replacement parts for building equipment in supply.
Fulfill job orders, purchase orders, and work orders.
Replace ceiling and floor tile; maintain and repair lawn furniture and outdoor décor.
Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
Clean up after each job and test equipment to confirm it is working properly.
Extract carpeting in common areas and resident suites as instructed.
Submit accident and incident reports.
Work cooperatively with departments, staff, and residents, and consider safety before undertaking work.