Position Summary

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and facility structures in good repair. Duties may include pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing and aligning new equipment, and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all maintenance activities, prioritizing employee safety at all times

• Support and oversee maintenance staff as needed

• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions

• Measure and report the effectiveness of maintenance activities and employee performance

• Partner with management to address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters

• Assist in implementing new methods, processes, and operational improvements

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and productivity

• Ensure facility equipment is properly maintained and operational

• Communicate and collaborate with other maintenance team members

• Train, guide, and evaluate new maintenance employees

• Dismantle machines or equipment to access and remove defective parts using appropriate tools

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance (e.g., inspecting motors, belts, fluid levels, filters)

• Diagnose mechanical issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs

• Repair, replace, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery

• Disassemble and reassemble machinery to complete repairs

• Test equipment operation using tools such as voltmeters and diagnostic devices

• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using hand tools and precision instruments

• Maintain or repair specialized equipment in offices, cafeterias, or factory settings

• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, plumbing, pipe systems, machinery, and equipment

• Clean, lubricate, and adjust machinery components as needed

• Record maintenance activities, including type and cost of repairs

• Perform routine maintenance and structural reinforcement to ensure optimal efficiency

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as an assistant director or in a similar maintenance leadership role

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems

• Experience using hand and power tools

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Physical stamina and manual dexterity

• Ability to be covered under company insurance

• Valid driver’s license

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Previous related work experience or technical knowledge preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors based on maintenance needs

• Exposure to variable temperatures depending on season and job location

• Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor

• Regular walking, standing, climbing, sitting, lifting, and bending required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 25–80 pounds as required

• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and visual cues

• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain and work in confined spaces

• Ability to recognize and respond to potentially hazardous situations

• Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds and working at heights above 42 inches

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl for 8–12 hours per day

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

• Ability to properly wear personal protective equipment for most of the workday