Maintenance Assistant

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of maintenance assistant. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties might not be specifically addressed. Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review closely these duties, skills and physical requirements and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities necessary to perform the job as described.

Reports To: Property Manager & Maintenance Supervisor
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt, Eligible for Overtime

Position Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the maintenance assistant involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The maintenance assistant will also assist the rest of the staff as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

Qualifications:
 Must meet all physical requirements below and be able to take direction.

Equipment Requirement:
 Required to wear back support belt, gloves and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate.

Equipment, Machinery & Tools:
 The maintenance assistant must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:
• Hand tools including various wrenches, hammers, grips, saws, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
• User-moved aids including wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step-ladders, full-sized ladders, etc.