Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living

Distinctive Living; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Distinctive Living in Clifton, NJ is seeking a part-time Maintenance Assistant for our Mira-Vie community. The role covers general maintenance, service, and repair of interior and exterior areas in line with standards and policies.

Responsibilities include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and safety compliance, with a focus on responsive service to residents and timely repairs across the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of building equipment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems in healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, elevator, fire/sprinkler systems, generator, and site equipment.
• Performs plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and equipment repairs as assigned.
• Responds to resident maintenance requests for plumbing, electrical, heating, and lighting needs.
• Repairs vacated rooms, including painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Ensures walls, floors, doors and woodwork in common areas are maintained.
• Coordinates with fire marshal, building and elevator inspectors as required.
• Assesses plumbing/electrical problems and determines corrective action.
• Adheres to local/state codes; documents safety issues and SDS where needed.
• Assesses property damage and processes damage claims per policy.
• Responds to management/emergency needs and assists as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Building Codes

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Part-Time ) for our (Mira-Vie, Clifton)

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The Maintenance Assistant performs the general operating maintenance, service, and repair of the interior and exterior of the assigned community in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on, but not limited to: HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
2. Performs general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, carpentry work, painting, and equipment repair.
3. Responds to maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their rooms, including repairing plumbing, electrical, heating, and replacing light bulbs.
4. Repairs and maintains vacated rooms in a timely manner. This includes painting walls and cleaning carpets.
5. Ensures that walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained.
6. Maintains positive communication with local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing the community.
7. Repairs walls, floor coverings, doors, and wood work in the common areas of the community.
8. Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem.
9. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes. Documents safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines. Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and takes necessary precautions.
10. Assesses property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
11. Responds appropriately to management and/or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 1-3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of building equipment, building codes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical in healthcare facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.