Maintenance Assistant

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

• Job Summary:

This type of work involves the performance of semi-routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many skills found at the journeyman level such as carpentry for woodwork repairs, minor plumbing repairs, electrical and painting work. An incumbent is expected to have knowledge of and manual skills in repairing such items as plumbing and heating valves and pipes, electrical switches, stoves and refrigerators; windows, doors and other wood materials, mechanical equipment (e.g., snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers), and in carrying out a full set of maintenance duties, may be required to work under hazardous and adverse conditions such as sleet, snow, heat, cold, dust and dirt.

• Principal Duties: (A given incumbent may/may not perform all of the following duties.)

• Independently performs a wide range of building and grounds repairs and maintenance functions, calling for physical exertion frequently.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures and pipes such as toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls.
• Digs ditches and holes to uncover leaks, and once found, repairs leaks to pipes and valves.
• Repairs burner controls and switches, and rewires electric ranges, and performs minor electrical work on refrigerators.
• Repairs or replaces electrical switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, etc.
• Repairs windows, doors, door frames, locks, mailboxes.
• Repairs alarm systems, including controls.
• Repairs mechanical equipment, such as snow blowers, power mowers, hedge clippers, and other pieces generally used by the maintenance force.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Qualifications Required:

• Prior maintenance or construction experience in one or more building trades, or 5 years experience in general building maintenance.
• Ability to deal effectively with people.
• Must pass physical evaluation to perform duties without causing injury or hazardous condition.
• Must have a valid local driver’s license, and a good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• facility maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $14