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Maintenance Assistant
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$38,559 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
6701 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, Virginia 23831 Job Description The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade
- Order materials as directed-place and receive phone calls
- Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed,
- Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community
- Check community maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests
- Perform preventative maintenance schedule as directed
- Prepare and paint surfaces in the community
- Maintain exterior grounds, which may include assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal
- Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community
- Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments
- Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
- Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Two years previous experience working in a maintenance position.
- Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance
- Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
- Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team
- Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
- Maintain resident confidentiality at all times
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 50 feet
- Complete all required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays Why Harmony?