Maintenance Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; West Norwood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Daily pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Excel Care at Norwood is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to support daily operations of our skilled nursing facility located at 100 Mc Clellan St, Norwood, NJ 07648. The role focuses on keeping the environment safe, clean, and well functioning for residents, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and capable of performing general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and room setups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long term care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform hands-on tasks.
• Safety focused and detail oriented work habits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Complete repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests from staff.
• Help maintain clean and safe common areas, resident rooms, and outdoor spaces.
• Support seasonal tasks like snow removal and landscaping.
• Monitor supplies and tools, and report any hazards or needed repairs.
• Help with room setups, furniture moves, and facility inspections.
• Always follow safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Safety focus

Hands-on approach

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Building systems

Job description

Excel Care at Norwood is seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Assistant to support the daily operations of our skilled nursing facility. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and well functioning environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate is hands on, dependable, and takes pride in ensuring our facility is well cared for and running smoothly.Located at 100 Mc Clellan St, Norwood, NJ 07648Maintenance Assistant Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid time off, paid sick time and paid holidays401k with up to 5% matchingDaily pay optionEmployee only discounts, perks and rewards programsMaintenance Assistant Responsibilities:Assist with general maintenance: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentryComplete repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and building systemsRespond to work orders and maintenance requests from staffHelp maintain clean and safe common areas, resident rooms, and outdoor spacesSupport seasonal tasks like snow removal and landscapingMonitor supplies and tools, and report any hazards or needed repairsHelp with room setups, furniture moves, and facility inspectionsAlways follow safety and infection control protocolsMaintenance Assistant Requirements:Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long term care.High school diploma or equivalent.Basic maintenance knowledge of tools and building systems.Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform hands on tasks.Safety focused and detail oriented work habits.Excelcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.