Assistant Maintenance Director 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm Weekend Rotation

Paramount Care Centers; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Appreciation Event

Job summary

Sinai Post Acute in Newark, NJ is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to support daily operations of the facility's physical plant. The role blends hands-on trade work with supervisory duties, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance.

You will lead the maintenance team, coordinate work orders, manage inventory, and stand in for the Maintenance Director when needed. Strong technical knowledge of wiring, plumbing, HVAC, and safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Support: Supervise the department and ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Facility Upkeep: Maintain building and grounds in a clean, safe, functional condition.
• Technical Expertise: Perform hands-on repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and masonry.
• Systems Oversight: Maintain fire alarm, emergency generator, and sprinkling systems; document safety checks.
• Departmental Management: Assign work duties, schedule staff, orient new maintenance staff.
• Director Proxy: Assume full responsibilities during the Maintenance Director's absence.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor tool inventory and requisition supplies.
• On-Call Availability: Be on-call for 24-hour emergency response.
• Resident Service: Maintain a 'Resident First' approach, respecting privacy.

Skills

Organizational Excellence

Physical Health

Collaborative Spirit

Regulatory Knowledge

Compliance

Education

High School degree or equivalent

1–2 years supervisory experience

English communication

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Director

Rate: $27 to $30 Per hour (Based on Experience)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Available

• Full Time

• Same Day Pay!!

• Refer a Friend Bonus!

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"!

About us:

Sinai Post Acute is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Maintenance Director supports the Maintenance Director in the daily oversight of the facility’s physical plant. This role is a blend of "hands-on" technical work and administrative supervision. You will help manage the maintenance team, coordinate work orders, and ensure the facility remains in peak condition and in full compliance with safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Leadership Support: Partner closely with the Maintenance Director to supervise the department and ensure all repairs are completed efficiently.

• Facility Upkeep: Maintains the building and grounds in a clean, safe, and functional condition, proactively identifying areas for improvement.

• Technical Expertise: Performs "hands-on" repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general masonry.

• Systems Oversight: Assists in maintaining the fire alarm, emergency generator, and sprinkling systems; ensures all safety checks are documented.

• Departmental Management: Assists in assigning work duties, scheduling staff, and orienting new maintenance employees.

• Director Proxy: Assumes the full responsibilities of the Maintenance Director during their absence.

• Inventory & Supplies: Helps monitor tool inventory and requisitions supplies to ensure the team has the necessary equipment.

• On-Call Availability: Remains on-call for 24-hour emergency response as part of the management rotation.

• Resident Service: Ensures all maintenance tasks are performed with a "Resident First" mentality, respecting the privacy and rights of all individuals in the facility.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School degree or equivalent.

• Strong technical knowledge of wiring, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

• 1 to 2 years of supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

JOB SKILLS:

• Organizational Excellence: Ability to manage multiple projects and a team of technicians simultaneously.

• Physical Health: Agile and capable of heavy lifting and manual labor as required.

• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to interact professionally with staff, residents, family members, and state inspectors.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with safety, health, and fire codes.

• Compliance: Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.