Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Director

The Orchards Samaritan located in Detroit, MI 48213 is currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assure that all defective machines, equipment, and appliances are repaired or replaced

• See that grounds and facility are kept safe, neat, and orderly

• Assist with conducting monthly fire drills

• Organize, maintain, and store all department-specific supplies and equipment

• Inventory, identify and help store resident’s personal possessions on an ongoing basis

• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. related to the Maintenance Department

• Make sure all maintenance work meets quality standards

• Follow planned program of preventive maintenance as guided by the Maintenance Director

Maintenance Assistant Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or completed a GED program as well as computer knowledge/skills

• At least three years of maintenance related experience and basic knowledge in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and lawn care

• Must be available on call for urgent facility needs

Maintenance Assistant Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K 

• Tuition Reimbursement