Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living

Distinctive Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Distinctive Living seeks a Maintenance Assistant to perform general maintenance and repair duties across our community in New Jersey. The role supports HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and safety compliance under local and state codes.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond to resident requests promptly. This position offers flexible full-time or part-time scheduling and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
• Performs general maintenance projects including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair.
• Responds to maintenance requests from residents for repairs in their rooms (plumbing, electrical, heating, bulbs).
• Repairs and maintains vacated rooms, including painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in common areas are maintained.
• Maintains communication with local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and other jurisdictions.
• Assesses plumbing and electrical problems and determines corrective actions.
• Works within local/state codes; documents safety issues and SDS; takes necessary precautions.
• Assesses property damage and files damage claims as per policy.
• Responds to management/community emergencies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Building systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time) for our (Community Name & Location)

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.