Maintenance Assistant - Full Time

About the role

We are currently seeking an Entry level Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance Team! Looking for the hours of 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Join a team who has fun together and enjoys interacting with our caring residents.

Responsibilities

• Performing all assigned duties, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, painting, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, electrical, and furniture moving
• Assisting with apartment turnover duties, including but not limited to: painting, sheet rock repair and carpentry
• Ability to report to work in an emergency situation including, but not limited to: snowstorms; hurricanes; floods; fires; essential equipment failures or malfunction
• Assisting on-call weekend coverage with other maintenance staff
• Aid in the moving of resident vehicles
• Delivery services as needed using company vehicles including pick-up truck, box truck, van, or bus locally or long range
• Snow removal including use of shovel, snow blower, tool cat and/or bob cat
• Assume responsibility for self-safety and that of the immediate environment
• Report updates to the Facilities Manager and Supervisor regularly and in emergencies
• Being available for emergency calls on an alternating basis with other maintenance staff
• Attending annual in-service programs including but not limited to body mechanics, right-to-know information, and fire and safety procedures
• Performing additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Facilities Manager

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge and a working knowledge of the trades
• Painting, sheet rock repair and carpentry skills
• Must be able to stand, walk, push with repetition, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have ability to read, speak and write and follow oral and written instructions
• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to meet our driving record standard; permission required to process Motor Vehicle Record

Benefits

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement)
• Retirement Savings with company match
• Generous Earned Time Program
• Time and one-half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays