Assistant Maintenance Director - Hands-On Leader

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Job summary

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to support the Maintenance Director in daily oversight of the facility's physical plant. The role blends hands-on technical work with administrative supervision, coordinating work orders and guiding the maintenance team to keep the building in peak condition and compliant with safety regulations.

The position requires strong electrical, plumbing, and HVAC knowledge, plus 1–2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Facility upkeep

Technical expertise

Systems oversight

Departmental management

Director proxy

Inventory & supplies

On-call availability

Resident service

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to support the Maintenance Director in daily oversight of the facility's physical plant. The role blends hands-on technical work with administrative supervision, coordinating work orders and guiding the maintenance team to keep the building in peak condition and compliant with safety regulations.

The position requires strong electrical, plumbing, and HVAC knowledge, plus 1–2 years of supervisory experience.