Maintenance Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing semiskilled and unskilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, equipment and appliances.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Install, repair, maintain and otherwise care for building, fixtures, equipment and grounds.
2. Make minor repairs to and install equipment or small appliances in buildings.
3. Safely operate common hand and machine tools in installation, maintenance, repair and refinishing work.
4. Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
5. Confers with management personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
6. Inspects and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems.
7. Disassembles and assembles, cleans and sands, and otherwise prepares equipment, fixtures, or appliances for repair, overhaul and/or refinishing.
8. Performs routine and preventive maintenance.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
2. Education: High School Diploma.
3. Knowledge of proper use of common and power tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Lift, carry, push and/or pull 1-50 lbs frequently.
2. Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently.
3. Sit, stand and walk for 1-8 hours per day.
4. Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, hard hat, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective clothing.