Maintenance Assistant

Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for completing minor repairs, renovations, and restorative projects on both a scheduled and as-needed basis.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Receives daily assignments and organizes tools, supplies/materials, equipment required to complete work.  Arranges order of assignments to carry out work in most efficient manner.
• Performs repair, renovation, and restorative work to the buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems.
• Performs general cleaning of building, grounds, and suites including, sweeping, hard flooring and carpet care, wall and window washing, trash removal, and storm clean-up.
• Assists in taking and recording required readings including, air temperature, energy consumption, and water temperature/pressure.
• Performs scheduled maintenance checks of buildings, grounds, and facilities.  May assist inspectors and contractors in testing, inspection, or repair of equipment and facilities.
• Responds to emergency situations and carries out assigned role.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work spaces in a clean, orderly manner
• Submits requisitions for supplies and equipment as authorized by the Environmental Services Manager

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: 

• 3+ years experience in a maintenance type of position
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training is preferred.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and restorative/renovation work
• General knowledge of mechanical systems and proper use of equipment.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and a track record of safely operating motor vehicles.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds to waist height and shoulder heig

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious belief unless it would impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.