Maintenance Aide

About the role

The incumbent performs routine manual work, including operation of mechanical equipment and performing basic maintenance tasks. The incumbent works under general supervision, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Scrub mops, waxes and polishes floors.
• Disposes of waste paper.
• Cleans lavatories and replenishes lavatory supplies.
• Assist more experienced Maintenance Workers in repairing and replacing window screens and doors.
• Sweep cleans and repairs sidewalks.
• Aids in keeping outside premises orderly.
• Cleans vacant units as part of make ready process.
• Sand, glazes, paints, lay floor tile, and make minor repairs to interior and exterior surfaces (wood, metal, and masonry).
• Replace light bulbs and fixtures and makes minor repairs to electrical switches, outlets and appliances.
• Aid in a variety of general maintenance duties.
• Assist with minor plumbing repairs to faucets, closet tanks and bowls, including removal of objects causing stoppages or backups.
• Clears soil lines. Assists with unstopping sewer lines.
• Aid in minor repairs and installations.
• Clean hot water tanks, force-air furnaces, refrigerators and stoves.
• Attend required workshops, seminars, staff meetings, etc. to stay current on job requirements.
• Ensure curb appeal of the properties is well maintained by keeping exterior and interior areas clean, free of litter, debris, trash and hazards and maintenance repairs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and arithmetic.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate use of cleaning materials.