Temp Maintenance Assistant

Leisure World of Maryland • Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC), the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland, is seeking a temporary Maintenance Assistant for a private, age-restricted community in Montgomery County, Maryland. The community includes 29 housing associations and 9,000 residents. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay range is $25–$30 per hour, based on experience.

The Maintenance Assistant supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and upkeep of residential building systems and structures. The role assists with maintaining systems such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical distribution, and other building systems; testing fire and safety systems; and completing interior and exterior maintenance as directed by the Building Engineer. Other duties may be assigned. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Candidates should have at least three years of residential building maintenance experience, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of associated building systems. A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree is preferred. The role involves physical work, including climbing ladders or lifts, frequent stair use, accessing hard-to-reach equipment, and lifting loads up to 50 pounds. The employer describes the environment as challenging and rewarding, with opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience maintaining residential buildings, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of associated building systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to maintain, repair, and replace equipment associated with HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use computers, mobile smartphones, energy management systems, property management maintenance software, and diagnostic equipment used in building engineering.
• Ability to assemble the tools, supplies, and instruments needed to complete work.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Ability to deliver accurate work in a timely manner, prioritize assignments, and communicate consistently.
• Ability to identify and respond to customer needs in a courteous manner.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, man hoists, or lifts; frequently walk up and down stairs; access areas on hands and knees; and lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including reaching, standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally climbing or balancing.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine preventive maintenance to help ensure machines operate properly, building systems operate efficiently, and building structures remain in good physical condition.
• Assist with diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance for building systems and structures, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical distribution, and other residential building systems.
• Assist with testing fire and safety systems.
• Perform interior and exterior maintenance as directed by the Building Engineer.
• Use tools, supplies, instruments, technology, and diagnostic equipment to complete assigned maintenance work.
• Maintain logs, document equipment repairs, close work orders, track time accurately, and communicate status updates about HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Prioritize work assignments and respond to customer needs courteously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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