Maintenance Assistant – Make Ready
Department: Management Services
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Supervises: 0
Status: Non-Exempt
Purpose of the Job
Maintenance Assistants perform a wide variety of maintenance, repair, grounds keeping and other interior and exterior maintenance duties for the community under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Show respect for residents and community staff at all times, providing excellent customer service
Ensure all vacant apartments are ready prior to move-in by completing a Make-Ready Checklist of
needed services and repairs.
Complete all services and repairs correctly and on schedule.
Inspects vacant apartments and inform Maintenance Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technician
of needed repairs and services.
Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns as well as any hazardous conditions to the
Maintenance Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technicians in a timely manner
Assist with vacant apartment trash-outs and keeping grounds clean
Maintain resident privacy and receive proper authority prior to entering resident apartments
Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors
Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned
Work with vendors as instructed, such vendors for landscaping, painting asphalt, etc.
Must follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
Additional Functions and Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic understanding and ability to repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and mechanical systems
Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends
Must demonstrate support of Bell Core Values
Must demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service
Must demonstrate ability to successfully work on a team
Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing
Education and Background:
Must be a minimum 18 years of age
High School degree or equivalent required
1-3 years previous maintenance experience desired preferably in a similar facility
HVAC, EPA and/or CPO certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing
levels
Requirements
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet
one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
Physical Requirements: See; View CRT Screen; Color Perception; Hearing/Listening; Clear Speech;
Manual Dexterity; Walk; Bend; Reach; Lifting - 50 Pounds; Sit; Stand.
Mental/Reasoning Requirements: Reading-Simple; Writing-Simple; Clerical; Basic Math Skills;
Analysis/Comprehension Judgment/Decision Making
Work Environment: Shift work; Works Alone; Works with Others; Verbal Contact with Others; Face to Face Contact; Outside; Mechanical Equipment; Electrical Equipment; Moving Objects; High Places; Fumes/Odors; Hazardous Materials
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position.
