Maintenance Assistant II

About the role

This Maintenance Assistant II is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on the properties and grounds that are managed by Opengate.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as building inspections for health and safety issues and report findings to supervisors for follow up/ correction/ repair.
• Perform routine maintenance of drywall (patching, sanding and painting), doors (including hinges, closers, locksets), plumbing (minor valve and drain system replacement), and electrical (bulbs, switches, and receptacle replacement).
• Perform grounds of maintenance, including snow/ice removal, lawn maintenance, weeding, shrub maintenance and pruning, outdoor furniture maintenance and pressure washing.
• Drive agency vehicles to pick up and deliver maintenance supplies as necessary.
• Drive agency vehicles to deliver supplies to residences and programs as needed.
• Pick up trash, rubbish and/or garbage on a daily basis.
• May be required to move assemble furniture or office equipment.
• Disinfecting/ sanitizing Opengate Facilities as needed.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities including nights and weekends.
• Support the Fleet Operations Assistant as requested.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized environment throughout Opengate.
• Report issues/conditions which require attention to supervisor.
• Follow federal, state, and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program along Warren Street.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of (3) three years of experience of trade-related employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of general building and property maintenance, related to routine maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to produce a quality finish with drywall repairs and painting.
• Ability to safely work with handheld power tools.
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as a team.

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role and requires frequent standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds, climb stairs/ladders, and maintain balance on a platform or ladder, bend and crawl into awkward spaces.

Pay

Hourly: $19.25-$21.00

Schedule

N/A