Construction Services

Skilled Maintenance Assistant
Rate: $22 - $25/hour (depending on experience)
Shift: Full-Time
Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The McGuire Group is looking to add a Skilled Maintenance Assistant to its team. In this role, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, facility upkeep, and safety inspections. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment, including patient lifts, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, laundry equipment, wheelchairs, coolers/freezers, and other mechanical systems


• Complete building repairs, including painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical work, ceiling tile replacement, and window or screen repairs


• Perform floor and carpet care using proper equipment and procedures


• Conduct generator testing, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspections, water temperature checks, and safety inspections


• Respond to maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner


• Assist with facility security, grounds maintenance, snow removal, salting, trash removal, and linen collection


• Perform basic mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, washers, dryers, and HVAC components


• Transport staff using facility vehicles when assigned, ensuring compliance with all NYS motor vehicle regulations


• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and promptly report maintenance concerns and safety hazards


• Attend department meetings and perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred


• Minimum experience requirement: 1 year of experience in a maintenance position; 2 years of maintenance experience in a residential building preferred


• Valid NYS Driver's License required


• Working knowledge of residential or light commercial electrical systems and circuits


• Skills in painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation, and basic carpentry


• Basic mechanical and HVAC maintenance knowledge


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops when necessary


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills


• Professional, dependable, and safety-focused approach to work

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time


• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Retirement Saving Options