A local employer in Portsmouth is looking to employ a dedicated and reliable maintenance assistant/kitchen assistant to maintain our facilities and perform regular cleaning tasks as well as assist in the kitchen at busy times. 

To be successful in this positions you should be hard-working, have good hand-eye coordination, and able to lift heavy objects as required. Ultimately, be able to safely operate hand and power tools as well as demonstrate excellent problem-solving and time management skills.

Some Responsibilities May Include but not limited too:

• Completing minor repair work, which includes repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles as well as replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches, and window glass.
• Performing basic plumbing tasks, which includes unclogging drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
• Performing regular cleaning duties, which includes sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Taking inventory of maintenance supplies and notifying the Supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
• Promptly responding to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
• Assisting kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks.
• Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
• Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
• Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans.
• Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.

Maintenance Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• The ability to safely operate hand and power tools as well as cleaning equipment.
• The ability to lift heavy objects.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

*CANDIDATES MAY EMAIL A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO MATTHEW.RENISON@JFS.OHIO.GOV to be sent to the employer. *