Maintenance Assistant

The Bristal Assisted Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in New Jersey is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the luxury community with comprehensive property maintenance. You will perform a variety of trades, ensure safety, and uphold high standards of care for residents and visitors.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on maintenance experience, prefer a stable work history, and can work both independently and as part of a team. HVAC knowledge is a plus, and a friendly, courteous demeanor is essential in daily

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience in relevant trades.
• Experience in hotel/apartment/ Residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, furniture assembly, snow removal, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Work with residents and staff to ensure safety and quality of service.

Skills

Maintenance/repair experience

HVAC experience (plus)

Independent and team work

Kind, patient demeanor

Strong references

Education

High school diploma

College or advanced training preferred

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you.

Come join us!

We are seeking a talented Maintenance Assistant to assist with property maintenance and repairs of our luxury assisted living community.

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of property maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, furniture assembly, snow removal, equipment repair, preventative maintenance.

Having HVAC experience is considered a plus. At times, you may come into contact with residents, resident families, other guests and team members, and we expect you to maintain a friendly, courteous and positive attitude at all times, so that these encounters are pleasant and professional. The care, attention to detail and superior customer service you bring to your maintenance responsibilities are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills/ Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/repair experience and skilled in one or many of the areas noted above
• Experience working in a hotel, apartment complex, residential community, assisted living community or skilled nursing facility is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Kind, patient and compassionate demeanor when encountering residents, management, family members and guests
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads and juggle many hats at the same time
• Must have a stable work history and solid references
• A minimum of a high school diploma is required, but some college or advanced training is preferred