
Maintenance 1-Helper
- Philadelphia, PA
- $16.00-18.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Perform assigned maintenance duties and routine preventive maintenance. Identify deficiencies and follow procedure for correcting problems;
- Maintain all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition, and notifies supervisors to ensure adequate replacements are available as needed;
- Assist with refurbishment projects and repairs;
- Install, finish, repair, paint, remove and dispose of drywall or other material;
- Pick up and deliver supplies;
- Operate maintenance equipment not limited to hand or power tools, company vehicles, or snow blowers;
- Provide data for maintenance reports as requested;
- Performs electrical work such as repairing and replacing switches, receptacles, lights, and motors;
- Performs minor plumbing repairs and installations;
- Strips, seals, waxes and buffs floor surfaces and performs daily floor maintenance; cleans and shampoos carpets;
- May clean common areas, including public restrooms, elevators, offices, public rooms, beauty salon, resident and employee lounges; dusts, sanitizes and scrubs;
- Empties trash receptacles; may deposit recyclable material in proper receptacles; picks up trash and keeps exterior perimeter clean;
- Responds to work orders in a timely manner and performs follow up calls as needed;
- Completes work within scheduled time frame, according to budget and priority set by supervisor;
- Repairs and maintains equipment in resident units and in community;
- Maintains emergency equipment for Facility systems;
- Monitors and repairs flooring and roof as well as ensures that roof is free of debris and excess materials;
- General plumbing tasks such as changing out faucets, mixing valves, plunging a toilet, replacing a wax ring, rebuilding a toilet, clearing drains;
- General electrical tasks such as lock out/tag out, bulb replacement, ballast replacement, fixture change out, fuse replacement, light switch/outlet replacement.;
- Change bulbs, HVAC filters, and batteries;
- Hang pictures, blinds, hardware;
- Assemble furniture and move furniture;
- Performs minor carpentry work;
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner to promote effective and safe operations;
- Utilizes a wide array of tools such as carpentry tools, electrical tools, mechanical tools, masonry tools, and plumbing tools;
- May perform painting tasks, as assigned;
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings;
- Communicate effectively with team members, residents, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and city, state and federal officials as required, either in person, by phone, in writing, or via radio.
- Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required;
- Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures;
- Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the facility safety program;
- Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
- Promotes and protects the rights of each resident;
- Performs related essential duties as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Up to one year of experience in a related field of building maintenance or construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Attendance at a technical training institute or program preferred.
- 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
- Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
- $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program
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- Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
- Matching 401(k)
- $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan