Maintenance Assistant

Position Purpose

Supports the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the building, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

- Must be able to read, write and carry out directions in English - Experience in maintenance preferred - Basic skills in painting, repairs, and equipment operations - Minimum of 18 years of age - Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening for illegal substances

Essential Functions

- Complete work orders promptly and in priority order (emergencies first) - Perform routine maintenance to ensure building systems and equipment are fully operational - Communicate delays, needed parts, or issues to supervisor - Assist with painting, repairs, and general upkeep of apartments and common areas - Maintain exterior areas including sidewalks, parking lots, and flower beds - Assist with snow and ice removal to ensure safe walkways and exits - Maintain outdoor features (patio furniture, courtyards, fountains, etc.) - Perform routine inspections of building and grounds and address concerns - Operate and maintain equipment (carpet cleaners, snow blowers, etc.) - Perform carpet and upholstery cleaning as directed - Ensure proper use and care of tools and equipment - Report hazards, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately - On-Call duties minimum of one weekend/month for Maintenance Supervisor

Physical and Mental Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds - Must be able to safely climb ladders and access elevated areas, including rooftops, to perform maintenance and inspection tasks - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents in all aspects of job duties - Handle emotional and physical demands of job duties

About Railside Living Center

Our living center is a licensed Home for the Aged in Michigan, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to our residents. Our team is carefully selected and trained to support each individual's physical and cognitive well-being, with a strong focus on dignity, respect, and meaningful daily living. We are proudly operated by Heritage Property Management, a fourth-generation, Michigan-based family business. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive environment not only for our residents, but for one another—where relationships matter and the work we do truly makes a difference.