Maintenance Assistant

American Paradigm Schools • Philadelphia, PA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work of a general maintenance nature in the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned by supervisor verbally, written or via the CMMS software in a timely and accurate manner; Includes but not limited to ceiling tile repair, minor plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, drywall and painting. Interior and exterior grounds maintenance. Assembling and repairing furniture and school supplies.
Moving and relocation of heavy furniture, supplies, equipment and deliveries. There is no elevator in the school.

Requirements

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Organizational skills
• Professional
• Technology Skills
• Minor electrical and plumbing skills
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Able to obtain all required clearances (PA Criminal Background, FBI fingerprints, Childline)
• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Operating Mechanical Equipment
• Talking
• Pushing/Pulling
• Driving
• Lifting 50-75 lbs
• Moving up and down from a seated position
• Walking up and down stairs

Responsibilities

• Clean and scrub restrooms as assigned
• Prepare rooms for meetings and programs.
• Work may involve the use of mechanical equipment.
• Notifies supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilation equipment.
• Employee works from verbal and written instructions and are expected to perform duties independently
• When required, performs work of a general custodial nature including mopping, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying wastebaskets, washing windows, walls and woodwork. Removing garbage; changing light bulbs; unclogging drains; may shovel and salt walks as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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