FT Building Maintenance Tech (Essex County, NJ) in West Orange

Energy Jobline ZR; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Eastern Janitorial is seeking a skilled General Handyman to support facilities across Essex County. You will operate a company-provided vehicle to perform day-to-day repairs, preventive maintenance, and respond to on-call maintenance requests.

Responsibilities include traveling between sites, performing HVAC filter changes, minor plumbing and electrical tasks, reporting on completed work, and assisting with cleaning and space setup as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Functional literacy and numeracy to inspect notes and track inventory.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and work order systems.
• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

• Travel between sites in Essex County using a company vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including HVAC filter changes.
• Assist with minor plumbing repairs and electrical tasks.
• Respond to on-call maintenance requests as needed.
• Investigate facility issues and document completed work.
• Assist with site cleaning, space prep, or furniture setup.

Skills

Flexible on-call

English communication

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job description:

We are looking for a skilled, self-motivatedGeneral Handyman to support our facilities across Essex County. You will operate a company-provided vehicle to handle day-to-day repairs, preventive maintenance, general facility tasks, and respond to occasional on-call maintenance requests.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Travel from site to site in Essex County in a company-provided vehicle to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on-site, including proactive tasks such as HVAC filter changes.
• Assist with minor plumbing repairs, such as unblocking sinks and clearing drains.
• Handle minor electrical repairs, including replacing light switches, outlets, and fixtures.
• Respond to emergency or urgent on-call maintenance requests as needed.
• Investigate facility issues and implement effective solutions.
• Determine the necessary tools and equipment needed for individual repair or maintenance jobs.
• Prepare clear reports of completed and pending work.
• Support general site cleaning, space prep, or furniture setup duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Driver's License with a reliable driving record.
• Flexibility to be on call for urgent maintenance needs.
• Hands-on experience using basic hand/power tools and small commercial/mechanical equipment.
• Physical ability to regularly lift and carry items up to 75 lbs.
• Proficient with work order management systems and basic computer skills.
• Functional literacy and numeracy skills to inspect delivery notes, double-check measurements, and track inventory.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

About Company:

Eastern Janitorial serves the janitorial and maintenance needs of public and private facilities. With a legacy that began in 1977, we have since grown to become the partner to those responsible for maintaining offices, schools, hospitals and other commercial facilities. Eastern Janitorial's success is a result of our unwavering focus on a single, simple guiding principle - find the best people, then train and support them with the latest industry tools and practices. As a result, our motivated team remains highly focused on providing every customer with a consistently superior service experience.