What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Linden Hall?
Linden Hall, the nation’s oldest residential school for young women, is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to work full time. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks in preventative maintenance, maintenance, construction, repair and use of equipment.
The responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant include
- Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system, changing filters, bearings and belts.
- Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
- Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains. Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work.
- Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, drills, sanders, planers, and various hand tools.
- Basic ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instruction on a variety of structures related to the construction project.
- Install or replace plugs, switches, outlets.
- Assist with snow removal.
- Assist with moving loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture and equipment.
- Perform basic grounds and landscaping maintenance using power driven tools and equipment, such as mower, edger, power clippers, and vacuum/blower devices.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications
- Some general maintenance in a school environment preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
- Ability to operate heavy equipment;
- Understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair
- Ability to follow procedures installing, testing, operating, or repairing machinery or technology systems.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and Safety Data Sheets.
- Ability to perform work independently
Interested candidates should submit resume.
Linden Hall is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
