Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant aids in maintaining the community to be a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by conducting routine maintenance and repairs inside and outside the community, installing and servicing equipment, and preparing apartments for resident move-ins.  Primary responsibilities will be basic cleaning, trash removal and maintenance duties. This position is a non-exempt, hourly position, reporting to the Maintenance Director. Responsibilities and Duties: Interacts and engages with residents with respect and confidentiality Responds to maintenance service requests from residents and staff; performs required work or advises supervisor of additional resources needed to complete the job Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)  Continuously monitors all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained Performs a variety of routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep tasks throughout the community Ensures proper handling, storage, and maintenance of potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment; maintains proper documentation and SDS logs as required by OSHA. Maintains updated knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness Plan Assists Maintenance Director with monthly Emergency Drills Assist with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures Other duties as assigned