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HallKeen Management

Maintenance Assistant

HallKeen Management, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: The Highlands on the East Side - Providence, RI 02906

Hours: Full Time with rotating weekend coverage

Job Summary:

Responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs in

order to maintain the physical condition and appearance of the community according to

operating and safety standards; ensure that service requests and repairs are made in a timely

manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed

with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major

appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry,

painting/wallpaper, water features and waste management systems.

• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating

and equipment/supply standards and in a safe and timely manner.

• Perform turn-key work as required to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent ready

in a timely manner.

• Maintain customer service standards. Respond to resident requests and work with

residents to minimize/resolve problems and complaints. Follow-through to ensure

issue is resolved.

• Apply all applicable HallKeen Assisted Living Policies and Procedures such as, but

not limited to, company operating and safety standards. Promote safe work practices

among on-site staff.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing

regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations.

• Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance

tasks.

• Cover open shifts as needed.

• Snow removal on sidewalks, roof, and driveway.

• May supervise the work of other associates and outside contractors.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

• 1 year experience in property/facility management maintenance performing the duties

associated with a Maintenance Assistant.

• Able to read and write in English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and

verbal communications; the ability to read maintenance tickets and to read and

understand labels on containers of maintenance related chemical, supplies and

materials.

• Able to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as

estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.

• Able to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to,

personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine and postage

machine.

• Able to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but

not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, pool

chemicals, ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, sanders and

safety equipment.

• Able to frequently handle and use chemicals and general cleaning supplies.

• Must possess basic hand tools necessary for performing maintenance related duties

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

• Physically able to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision,

Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,

Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching

contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee

referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

To apply or refer a qualified applicant please send completed application and/or resume to

Pamela Tetreault at ptetreault@HallKeen.com