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Maintenance Assistant Job Description Sample Template

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This free Maintenance Assistant job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Maintenance Assistant to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Maintenance Assistant Job Summary

Our company seeks a Maintenance Assistant to keep our facilities clean and well-maintained. In this role, you perform painting, plumbing, landscaping, carpentry, and preventive maintenance and repair duties. It's also your responsibility to sanitize various surfaces, refinish floors, clean windows, and attend to any other maintenance issues that fall within your skillset. Our ideal candidate has some janitorial or cleaning experience, handyman skills, and basic knowledge of plumbing and carpentry. However, we will provide on-the-job training to the right person.

Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

  • Clean various surfaces and areas, including tabletops, floors, furniture, and windows
  • Oversee building maintenance needs
  • Refinish floors as needed
  • Fix minor issues related to electricity, plumbing, and other systems
  • Keep equipment in working order and report any repair needs beyond your scope

Maintenance Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Some cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance experience (preferred)
  • Skills in or knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC systems (preferred)
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical stamina to work on your feet and lift/move equipment
  • Valid driver's license
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