Maintenance Assistant

Reports To
The Maintenance Tech will report to the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Tech position is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Job Overview
Aids in maintaining the community to be a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by conducting routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for resident move-ins.
Responsibilities and Duties
Interacts and engages with residents with respect and confidentiality
Responds to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; performs required work or advises supervisor of additional resources needed to complete the job
Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)
Continuously monitors all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained
Performs a variety of routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep tasks throughout the community
Ensures proper handling, storage, and maintenance of potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment; maintains proper documentation and SDS logs as required by OSHA.
Maintains updated knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness Plan
Assists Maintenance Director with monthly Emergency Drills
Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
1 year hands-on maintenance or related experience
Knowledgeable of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No