Maintenance Assistant/ Painter

The Bristal Assisted Living; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join their team. This role involves hands-on property maintenance and repairs in a luxury assisted living community. You will be responsible for plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and more, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and a compassionate demeanor, making a significant impact on the quality of life for residents. If you are a team player with a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of property maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional attitude at all times.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Furniture Assembly

HVAC

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training

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 in 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, and preventative maintenance. HVAC experience is considered a plus. You may interact with residents, their families, guests, and team members, and we expect you to maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional attitude at all times. Your care, attention to detail, and superior customer service are essential to the quality of life and well-being of our residents daily.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Previous maintenance/repair experience in one or more of the noted areas
• Experience working in a hotel, apartment complex, residential or assisted living community, or skilled nursing facility is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Kind, patient, and compassionate demeanor when interacting with residents, management, families, and guests
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Stable work history and solid references
• High school diploma required; some college or advanced training preferred

Qualifications

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Technical or additional training

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of completing tasks with all necessary details to ensure quality

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.