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Grand Living

Maintenance Assistant

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficient to communicate with Residents ... Benefits For a Maintenance Assistant, we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package ...

Sonic

Assistant General Manager

Centerville, IA · On-site

Experience running shifts without supervision Effective communication skills; basic math, reading ... Drive-In Assistant Manager Qualifications... Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing ...

Cornerstone Management

Resident Assistant

IA · On-site

$25K - $30K/yr

Description Caregiver or Resident Assistant Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Caregiver is to ... Must be able to read, write and communicate in English * Previous care taking experience is ...

City of Marion

PT Recreation Assistant

Marion, IA · On-site

$12/hr

Job Summary The Recreation Assistant primary duties include administration, coordination ... Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively with fellow ...

City of Marion

Public Works Project Assistant

Marion, IA · On-site

$56K/yr

Project Assistant - Public Works This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. JOB SUMMARY ... Ability to read, speak, write and understand English. Skilled in written and spoken communication ...

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What does a reading assistant do?

A typical day for a Reading Assistant involves working closely with students either one-on-one or in small groups to support their reading skills, following lesson plans or reading activities created by lead teachers. You’ll spend time monitoring student progress, providing feedback, and adapting support based on individual needs. Tasks may also include helping to organize reading materials, using educational technology to track progress, and collaborating with teachers to report on student development. The environment is usually a classroom or library setting, where you play a crucial role in creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere.

What is a reading assistant?

A Reading Assistant helps students develop their reading skills by providing support, guidance, and encouragement. They may listen to students read aloud, assist with comprehension exercises, and offer feedback to improve fluency and confidence. Reading Assistants often work in schools, libraries, or tutoring programs, supporting teachers and literacy programs. This role is essential for helping learners, especially young children or struggling readers, develop strong literacy skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a reading assistant?

To thrive as a Reading Assistant, you need strong literacy skills, a background in education or child development, and an understanding of reading intervention strategies. Familiarity with educational software, digital reading platforms, and basic classroom technology is often required. Patience, encouragement, and excellent interpersonal communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities are essential for effectively supporting diverse learners, fostering a positive reading environment, and reinforcing literacy development.

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Maintenance Assistant

Grand Living

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

About Grand Living
Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.
Key Details:
  • Part-Time
  • Preferred: Thursday (12p-4p), Friday (8a-4:30p), Saturday(8:30a-2:30p)

About the Position
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience by ensuring that all areas of the community, including its systems and equipment, are well-maintained and in excellent operating order. The maintenance team ensures the timeliness and quality of any and all troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing as necessary for community maintenance via a work order system. Daily tasks involve preventative maintenance, conducting assessments, maintaining inventory supply levels, painting and surface reconditioning for all public areas, apartments, corridors, heart of the house, exterior areas of building, grounds and landscaping, and documenting all work performed. Additionally, a Maintenance Assistant should model The Sterling Touch® friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner in all interactions, resulting in a very high level of Resident satisfaction. The Maintenance Assistant position is under the general guidance of the Maintenance Director in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.
Qualifications and Requirements
The Maintenance Assistant must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Training in building maintenance/engineering including HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, preferred.
  • Experience or training with painting and surface reconditioning, preferred.
  • Experience working in senior living community, hospital, residential, hotel or similar building maintenance or engineering environment, preferred.
  • Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate for a maintenance position in Assisted Living communities.
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficient to communicate with Residents, guests and fellow employees to explain and record Resident requests, comprehend work requests.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and furniture repair.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and electronic lock systems.
  • Knowledge of furniture repairs and color matching.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to safely and properly troubleshoot and repair most mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Ability to safely and properly use hand and power tools.
  • Work both inside and outside the Community structure in the varied weather conditions and temperature changes.
  • Various working conditions including narrow areas and small confined spaces. Interruptions in routine occur; some areas of community may have high noise levels.
  • Requires the ability to perform work using body members and or hand tools as work aids to work, move, guide or place objects or materials.
  • Requires considerable dexterity of hands and fingers to perform work in a consistent manner. Considerable repetitive motion of hands, wrists shoulders and back are required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Knowledge and experience in handling and use of maintenance chemicals; such as sealants, solvents, adhesives, and pool chemicals.

Benefits
For a Maintenance Assistant, we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff. Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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