Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant

Foundry Commercial•Charlottesville, VA

4d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Assistant is to assist the Maintenance Director (MD) in maintaining and operating the physical aspects of the Property. The work you do becomes the comfort our residents feel every single day. You'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team in one of South Florida's most beautiful senior living communities — where your contribution is noticed and genuinely appreciated every shift.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Minimum of one (1) year maintenance-related experience including working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
Must be an independent worker with effective communication skills able to multi-task and be organized.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
If assigned driving responsibilities, the associate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards. Driving duties are incidental to the primary responsibilities of this position and may be assigned based on business needs.
MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy. Associates who do not meet or maintain Company driving standards may be ineligible to perform driving duties; however, such determination will not automatically affect continued employment in the position where driving is not an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Prior maintenance, floor care, custodial, or facilities experience — preferred
Dependable, self-motivated, and takes pride in a well-maintained environment
Comfortable working independently on your assigned shift
Strong attention to detail and a team-first attitude
No certifications required
Technical school diploma preferred.
HVAC and other related maintenance certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the MD to ensure that the Community is always covered in the event of an emergency.
Assist the MD in the preventative and routine maintenance programs to ensure that mechanical equipment, building structures and grounds are properly maintained.
Assist the MD in the safe operation of all mechanical equipment through routine physical inspections.
Assist MD to ensure that all maintenance work and storage areas are maintained in a safe, organized, and clean manner.
Assist MD in maintaining online work order system, efficiently use the system and help delegate work orders to staff.
Follow OSHA and Company guidelines relating to lock down and tag out procedures that are approved for the Community and follow OSHA standards for safe working procedures.
Other duties assigned – see full job description.