Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant provides entry-level maintenance support across agency properties while learning building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements under the direction of experienced Facilities staff. The role serves as a training and development position that assists Maintenance Technicians with routine repairs, unit turnover work, grounds maintenance, inspections, and general upkeep of agency properties.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages 
• Pay range for this position is $19-19.30/hour 

• Assist Maintenance Technicians with routine maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform painting, cleaning, moving, and basic carpentry projects.
• Complete apartment and resident room turnovers.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and site clean-up.
• Deliver supplies, tools, materials, and equipment between locations.
• Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, hardware, and other routine items.
• Support preventive maintenance activities under supervision.
• Assist with inspections, fire drills, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory records.
• Travel to agency locations as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain professional interactions with residents and staff.

• 0-2 years of maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Trade school, technical coursework, or relevant certification preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, equipment instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to use email, work-order systems, and electronic records.
• Clean New York State driving record as outlined in DePaul policy; regular travel between sites may be required.
• Ability to learn maintenance trades.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the physical activities associated with building and grounds maintenance, including prolonged standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and using hand and power tools. Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.