Maintenance Assistant

Viva Senior Living; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in the Environmental Services department. The role supports routine grounds and facility maintenance, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents and families.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and strong English communication. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to attendance policies as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveway, etc. by mowing, weed-eating, trimming, policing, sweeping, mulching, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and maintain resident dignity and safety.

Skills

Read/write English

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• The essential functions of the job for the Maintenance Assistant requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The essential functions of the job for the Maintenance Assistant requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveway, etc. by mowing, weed-eating, trimming, policing, sweeping, mulching, etc. as necessary.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, and electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, and in