Maintenance Team Member

Vets Hired; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in Maplewood, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to inspect, service, repair, and maintain building systems and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The role requires leading maintenance crews when needed, reading wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical systems, and performing plumbing, carpentry, welding, and other facility maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading wiring diagrams or blueprints.
• 3-5 years in building maintenance or construction.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical systems and use testing equipment.
• Skilled in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, roofing, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair boilers, compressors, pumps, air conditioning, heating, and related controls.
• Inspect, service, and repair electric motors, relays, switches, and electrical control systems.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, roofing, and electrical repairs.
• Install and maintain electrical services (110V, 220V, 440V).
• Lead maintenance crews and supervise personnel when needed.
• Estimate materials for maintenance and repair projects.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & wiring diagrams

Leadership

Independent work

Maintenance planning

Welding & carpentry basics

Education

High School Diploma / Trade School / Technical School

Tools

Testing equipment

Ladders & scaffolding safety gear

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Team Member is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining building systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair boilers, compressors, circulating pumps, air conditioning units, heating systems, and related controls.
• Inspect, service, and repair electric motors, relays, switches, and electrical control systems.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including plumbing, masonry, carpentry, roofing, welding, and electrical repairs.
• Install and maintain 110V, 220V, and 440V electrical services.
• Operate heavy-duty vehicles, snowplows, spreaders, and basic construction equipment.
• Work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and cherry pickers.
• Lead maintenance crews and assume Foreman responsibilities when required.
• Estimate materials needed for maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform welding and brazing tasks.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with building, construction, and electrical codes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Trade School, Technical School, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and using testing equipment.
• Skilled in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, roofing, and electrical work.
• Knowledge of steam and hot water industrial boiler systems.
• Black Seal License or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• Ability to work independently and supervise maintenance personnel when needed.