Maintenance Assistant

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village; Hackettstown (NJ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid sick time

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Supportive work environment

Meaningful work serving older adults

Descrizione del lavoro

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village is seeking a dependable Maintenance Assistant to keep the community safe, clean, and welcoming for residents, families, visitors, and staff. You will assist with routine repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and general upkeep across the building and grounds.

The role offers hands-on work, problem solving, and meaningful service to older adults. Candidates should be comfortable with varied maintenance tasks and working with a team in a senior living

Competenze

• Must be able to troubleshoot routine maintenance issues and perform repairs safely.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and customer service abilities when interacting with residents and staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs is preferred.

Mansioni

• Complete routine maintenance and repair tasks throughout the community.
• Assist with preventive maintenance for building systems and equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repair work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance concerns and determine next steps.
• Inspect resident apartments, common areas, equipment, and building systems.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly from residents and staff.
• Assist with apartment preparation, repairs, painting, and minor improvements.
• Replace light bulbs, fixtures, filters, and building components.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow safety procedures and handle materials properly.
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Report major repairs or hazards to supervisor.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and community departments.
• Assist with emergency maintenance needs as assigned.

Conoscenze

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Community

Our team is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will help keep our assisted living community safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for residents, families, visitors, and team members. You will assist with routine repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and general upkeep throughout the building and grounds.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Complete routine maintenance and repair tasks throughout the community
• Assist with preventive maintenance for building systems and equipment
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repair work
• Troubleshoot maintenance concerns and determine appropriate next steps
• Inspect resident apartments, common areas, equipment, and building systems
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and team members
• Assist with apartment preparation, including repairs, painting, and minor improvements
• Replace light bulbs, fixtures, filters, hardware, and other building components
• Help maintain sidewalks, entrances, parking areas, and outdoor spaces
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance storage areas
• Follow safety procedures and properly handle maintenance materials
• Maintain accurate records of completed repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance
• Report major repairs, hazards, or vendor needs to the supervisor
• Work cooperatively with outside contractors and community departments
• Assist with emergency maintenance needs as assigned
• Complete additional maintenance and community duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, property management, or a related field is preferred
• General knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and complete routine repairs safely
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to interact respectfully with older adults, families, visitors, and coworkers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to read basic instructions, equipment manuals, and safety information
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, reach, and work in different areas of the building
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening

We are an equal opportunity employer.