Maintenance Assistant

Manhattanview Rehab Center; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Thankful Thursday

Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Job summary

Manhattanview Rehab Center is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform a range of standard maintenance and repair tasks for the facility and grounds. The role supports a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry. Strong organizational skills and physical fitness are essential for day-to-day tasks and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Physically able to perform maintenance tasks.
• Able to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Annual TB skin test verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from Maintenance Director.
• Keep building and grounds clean, safe, and orderly.
• Repair basic facility functions as directed.
• Handle tools and equipment with care.
• Make minor repairs on rails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, electrical gear, HVAC filters; service sprinklers and alarms.
• Remain on call as assigned for 24 hours.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Physical fitness

Positive interaction

TB test verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of basic wiring/plumbing/carpentry

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.