Maintenance Assistant

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders as requested by the Maintenance Director to include changing light bulbs, AC filters, painting, plumbing, light carpentry, fixing sheet rock, and other general maintenance duties as assigned
• Affiliate with maintenance of all areas of the community including grounds, fences, parking areas, ditches, community houses, swimming poos, spas, furniture, appliances, HVAC, and lift stations
• Affiliate with maintenance of service equipment, power equipment, tools, and kitchen equipment
• Affiliate with maintenance of preventative maintenance records on each residential unit and utilize work order system to track all repairs
• Conduct daily inspection of building, grounds, and equipment
• Promote safety of residents, visitors, and associates by identifying and resolving potential hazards
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 6 months of work experience in a position handling residential maintenance items
• Experience working with sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing, painting, changing light fixtures, and other general building maintenance
• Thorough understanding of building and fire safety
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and high attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, family, and staff
• This position requires moderate to heavy exertion on a regular basis and will require candidates to be able to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs as well as be available after hours
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed