Maintenance Assistant

Paramount Care Centers; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers is hiring a Maintenance Assistant in Union City, NJ. The role involves performing a variety of standard maintenance tasks to keep facilities in good condition and safe for residents.

You will follow directions from the Maintenance Director, perform routine repairs, and manage tools and supplies while ensuring a respectful, patient-friendly environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic wiring, plumbing and carpentry knowledge.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with and follows directions from the Maintenance Director.
• Maintains building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains and repairs basic functions of the facility as determined by the Maintenance Director.
• Takes care of the tools and equipment.
• Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, and changes filters on HVAC equipment.
• Remains on call, when assigned, for 24 hours a day.
• Assumes supervisor’s responsibilities in absence.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Physical health

Interpersonal interactions

TB skin test verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic wiring, plumbing and carpentry knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

RATE: $22 to $25 Per Hour (Commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Worker provides a variety of standard and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of facility grounds and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Works closely with and follows directions from the Maintenance Director;
2. Maintains building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition;
3. Maintains and repairs basic functions of the facility as determined by the Maintenance Director;
4. Takes care of the tools and equipment;
5. Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, changes filters on HVAC equipment, carries, lifts and stocks supplies;
6. Remains on call, when assigned, for 24 hours a day;
7. Assumes supervisor’s responsibilities in his/her absence;
8. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
9. Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.
2. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Good organizational skills.
2. Agile and in good physical health.
3. Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
4. Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.