Door Installer (Full Time)

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician to keep interior and exterior areas in good repair and support event setups with carpentry and general maintenance. You’ll perform plumbing fixes, landscape tasks, snow removal, and safety checks while delivering outstanding guest service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in building maintenance, strong carpentry skills, tile knowledge, and the ability to operate Arial lifts to 35 ft and outdoor equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a trade or vocational school program in building maintenance preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1–3 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge and experience in carpentry.
• Tile repair/installation knowledge helpful.
• Knowledge of building maintenance industry.
• Ability to operate Arial lifts to 35 ft.
• At least 6 months experience using outdoor maintenance equipment (tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, snow removal).
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and custodial duties.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform Marketing set ups, including stanchions, stages, chairs, and special assembly for events.
• Perform specified carpentry work throughout the facility in designated areas, in particular door and door hardware.
• Perform plumbing repairs and clears drain stoppages.
• Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area.
• Perform landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, and watering.
• Perform snow removal duties using tractor with plow, snow blower or shovel.
• Empties ash and trash containers and removes waste to appropriate areas.
• Ensure safety of the immediate work area and surroundings.
• Use power washers to clean exterior areas.
• Assist with small maintenance repairs in parking garages; gate arm replacements, sign repair, exterior lighting changes.
• Paint communal areas, offices, and service corridor walls.
• May operate Cushman cart to haul debris to recycling center.
• Provide outstanding internal and external guest service.
• Maintain and repair property.
• Support maintenance team and other departments as requested by supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry

Tile repair

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Shift flexibility

Education

Trade or vocational school in building maintenance

Tools

Arial lift operation

Outdoor maintenance equipment

Job description

The Operations Maintenance Technician is accountable for maintaining all areas of facility in good repair (interior and exterior) while also performing specified carpentry work throughout the facility in designated areas, in particular doors and door hardware.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Marketing set ups, including stanchions, stages, chairs, and special assembly or construction for events.
• Perform specified carpentry work throughout the facility in designated areas, in particular door and door hardware.
• Performs commercial plumbing repairs and clears drain stoppages.
• Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area as well as surrounding areas.
• Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, and watering.
• Performs snow removal duties using tractor with plow, snow blower or shovel.
• Empties ash and trash containers and removes waste to appropriate areas.
• Ensures the overall safety of the immediate work area as well as surrounding areas.
• Uses power washers to clean exterior areas.
• Assist with small maintenance repairs in parking garages such as gate arm replacements, sign repair, and changing of exterior lighting.
• Paint communal areas, offices, and service corridor walls.
• May operate motorized Cushman cart to haul debris from areas to recycling center.
• Always provide outstanding internal and external guest service.
• Maintain and repair American Dream property.
• Provides support and assistance to maintenance team members and other departments as requested by supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate of a trade or vocational school program in building maintenance or related field preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One to Three years' experience in building maintenance position required.
• Strong knowledge and exhibited work experience in carpentry.
• Knowledge of ceramic tile repair and installation helpful.
• Knowledge of building maintenance industry.
• Ability to operate Arial lifts to 35.’
• Must have at least 6 months previous experience using outdoor maintenance equipment such as tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, and snow removal equipment.
• Working knowledge of the safe handling and operation of equipment and materials used in landscape maintenance and custodial duties.
• Ability to work variable and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand simple verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform some or all of the physical tasks involved in lifting, driving, sweeping, mowing and related exterior custodial/maintenance duties.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Perform repetitive motion - occasionally 25% of time
• Stand and move - frequently 90% of time
• Reach at chest level - occasionally 25% of time
• Reach above or below shoulder level - occasionally 25% of time
• Kneel and bend - occasionally 25% of time.
• Stoop/Squat - occasionally 20% of time.
• Lift/carry up to 10 lbs - occasionally 25% of time.
• Lift/carry 25 – 50 lbs – occasionally - 25% of time
• Lift/carry up to 75 pounds - infrequently 5 % of time
• Push/pull - occasionally 45% of time
• Able to work at heights between 10 to 35 ft - infrequently 10% of time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.