Maintenance Associate

Rescue Mission of Trenton; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Ongoing training

Strong team culture

Job summary

Rescue Mission of Trenton is seeking a Maintenance Associate to keep our facilities, equipment, and vehicles in reliable working condition. You will report to the Assistant Manager of Facility Operations and perform hands-on maintenance with a focus on safety and impact for those we serve.

Responsibilities include routine preventative and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and record-keeping. A high school diploma or associate degree is preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–2 years of maintenance, facilities, mechanical, or related experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools and performing basic repairs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, vehicles, and facility systems.
• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility issues.
• Inspect facilities and address potential maintenance and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and help ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Maintain basic maintenance records and safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Put Your Skills to Work for a PurposeAre you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping things safe, functional, and running smoothly? Join our team as a Maintenance Associate and use your skills to support a mission that makes a difference in the lives of others.Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Facility Operations, you’ll help keep our facilities, equipment, and vehicles in reliable working condition. This is a hands-on role with variety, independence, and the opportunity to make an impact every day.Schedule: TBD based on agency needs. Candidates must have flexible availability, including first-shift assignments and weekends.Pay:$19.57 per hour + quarterly bonus

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, vehicles, and facility systems.
• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance.
• Troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility issues.
• Inspect facilities and address potential maintenance and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and help ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Keep vehicles properly maintained and compliant with registration, insurance, and inspection requirements.
• Support fire and safety procedures and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain basic maintenance, equipment, warranty, and repair records.
• Safely operate hand and power tools and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with training and supervising residents participating in the Work Therapy Program.

What You Bring

• We’re looking for someone who is dependable, resourceful, safety-conscious, and enjoys solving problems.
• High school diploma or associate degree; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–2 years of maintenance, facilities, mechanical, or related experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools and performing basic repairs.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just about maintaining buildings and equipment. Your work helps create a safe, dependable environment where people can receive the support and services they need.

If you enjoy staying active, solving problems, learning new skills, and seeing the results of your work, we’d love to have you on our team.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance beginning the first month after hire
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a 2% employer contribution and up to a 4% employer match
• Immediate Paid Time Off, plus additional accrued sick time
• 12 Floating Holidays after 90 days
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A strong, supportive, mission-driven team culture
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families throughout our community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, breastfeeding, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Bring your skills. Make a difference. Join us today.