Maintenance Assistant
FREDERICK
Future Opening: Maintenance Assistant
Full Time • FREDERICK
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Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
Job Summary
We’re looking for a hardworking Maintenance Assistant to join our team! You’ll make sure our facilities are operating efficiently, regularly inspect our building for any damage, and conduct routine maintenance on our equipment to keep it running smoothly. The ideal person for this job is a reliable team player and a problem solver who has some prior maintenance experience. If you’re looking for a job at a fast-growing company that really values its employees, reach out to us today!
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Two (2) years of facilities, maintenance, landscaping, or custodial experience preferred
- Valid Maryland Driver’s License required
- Experience with small engine operation, basic mechanical repair, or grounds maintenance preferred
Preferred Experience & Certifications
- OSHA certification preferred (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction or General Industry)
- Experience with tools, heavy equipment, or facility construction/repair environments strongly preferred
- Prior experience in construction or skilled trades, including but not limited to:
- Electrical work (residential or commercial)
- Carpentry
- Masonry
- Welding
- Plumbing
- HVAC or mechanical systems
Reports To
Facilities Manager
Position Summary
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the upkeep, safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance of all facility buildings, grounds, vehicles, and outdoor environments. This role ensures a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment consistent with behavioral health residential and outpatient care standards.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
1. Groundskeeping & Landscaping
• Mow grounds using push mower, riding mower, or small tractor
• Trim vegetation using weed-eater and landscaping tools
• Maintain flowerbeds, trees, rocks, and outdoor areas
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance and general landscaping
• Ensure exterior environment remains clean, safe, and presentable
• Trim vegetation using weed-eater and landscaping tools
• Maintain flowerbeds, trees, rocks, and outdoor areas
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance and general landscaping
• Ensure exterior environment remains clean, safe, and presentable
2. Facility Cleaning & Custodial Duties
• Perform daily cleaning of interior facility spaces
• Vacuum, dust, and sanitize floors, walls, and surfaces
• Clean and disinfect restrooms daily
• Stock restroom supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness in high-traffic residential and clinical areas
• Support infection prevention through environmental sanitation
• Vacuum, dust, and sanitize floors, walls, and surfaces
• Clean and disinfect restrooms daily
• Stock restroom supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness in high-traffic residential and clinical areas
• Support infection prevention through environmental sanitation
3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Safely operate landscaping and maintenance equipment
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• Identify and report mechanical or structural issues
• Assist with minor repairs when qualified
• Ensure safe storage and upkeep of all equipment
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• Identify and report mechanical or structural issues
• Assist with minor repairs when qualified
• Ensure safe storage and upkeep of all equipment
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet Support
• Wash, vacuum, and clean facility vehicles
• Perform basic interior and exterior vehicle upkeep
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns immediately
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of organizational fleet
• Perform basic interior and exterior vehicle upkeep
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns immediately
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of organizational fleet
5. Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
• Follow all OSHA safety standards and facility safety protocols
• Use PPE and safe work practices at all times
• Report hazards, damage, or unsafe conditions immediately
• Support Environment of Care safety standards
• Ensure safe work practices around clients and staff
• Use PPE and safe work practices at all times
• Report hazards, damage, or unsafe conditions immediately
• Support Environment of Care safety standards
• Ensure safe work practices around clients and staff
6. Operational Support Duties
• Assist Facilities Manager with maintenance requests and repairs
• Support setup and breakdown for events and activities
• Assist with supply organization and storage areas
• Participate in facility improvement and construction projects as assigned
• Support setup and breakdown for events and activities
• Assist with supply organization and storage areas
• Participate in facility improvement and construction projects as assigned
7. Client Environment Support
• Maintain clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for clients
• Ensure outdoor areas are safe and accessible
• Support positive milieu through environmental upkeep
• Participate in recreational or community events when needed
• Ensure outdoor areas are safe and accessible
• Support positive milieu through environmental upkeep
• Participate in recreational or community events when needed
8. Professional Conduct
• Maintain professional behavior at all times
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with residential, clinical, and administrative teams
• Maintain respect for client confidentiality and treatment environment
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with residential, clinical, and administrative teams
• Maintain respect for client confidentiality and treatment environment
Other Duties
- Other duties as assigned by Executive Leadership or designee
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Who We Serve
All Level 3 programs are residential levels of care, and The Ranch is an ASAM Level 3.1 Facility. Men who enter our residential program are generally referred to the Ranch from higher levels of care.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Affecting positive change in the lives of individuals with addictions and their families through education, intensive therapy, and a compassionate, caring atmosphere.
Our Vision
We envision individuals living successfully in their recovery and becoming more productive members of society.
About Us
The Ranch was founded by the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association to provide assistance and a home for at risk, troubled, or homeless boys in Maryland. It was incorporated in 1974. For 41 years, the Ranch has provided group home living to youth ages 10-18 that were referred by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Juvenile Services. In 2015, the Ranch decided to change their focus to serve men with substance use disorders.
Substance use disorders are at a critical, all-time high. After years of helping hundreds of children, the Ranch has decided to take their expertise, top-notch facility, and trained staff to try and meet the needs that are plaguing our adults today – substance use.
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