Maintenance Assistant

West Ashley Operations LLC

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Lorton, Virginia Until 10/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

Job Description

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director.

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade
• Order materials as directed-place and receive phone calls
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed,
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community
• Check community maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule as directed
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community
• Maintain exterior grounds, which may include assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community
• Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
• Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Two years previous experience working in a maintenance position.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 50 feet
• Complete all required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Starting Pay: $19/hr

Why Harmony?

  • 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

  • Training, Development & Career Laddering

  • Great work-life balance

  • Flexible Scheduling

About this role

Summary

Perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks, repairs, groundskeeping, and assist with safety and resident requests.

Job title

Maintenance Assistant

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

property management

Location requirements

Lorton, Virginia; remote work not allowed

Salary

$36k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma or GEDbuilding maintenance knowledgeability to follow instructionsteamworkphysical ability to lift 50 lbs

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

building maintenancegroundskeepingelectrical workpaintingpreventative maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lorton, VA, USA

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