Maintenance Technician

Community Options Job Board; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Mercer County, NJ is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain residences, facilities, and vehicles.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with responsibilities including scheduling basic maintenance, repairs, and coordinating with management on contractors; you should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. This role emphasizes safety, OSHA guidelines, and timely, quality work across homes and properties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work with hands and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks
• Complete required maintenance tasks promptly
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and components
• Follow OSHA guidelines for safety and proper handling of tools
• Coordinate with management when outside contractors are needed

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Basic repair

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are in search of an experiencedMaintenance TechnicianinMercer County, NJto repair the residences of the individuals that are supported by our organization. The Maintenance Technician maintains residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. This person is responsible for repairing issues that arise, completing regular maintenance plans, and working with local management to contract external contractors.

Starting pay is $20.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks


• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner


• Ensure repairs are made timely in a way that is safe and in compliance with the local laws and regulations


• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components including appliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.


• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbing work


• Advise management when an outside contractor may be necessary


• Review contractor estimates to ensure they accurately reflect the required repairs and reasonable job costs


• Follow OSHA guidelines for safety and the proper handling of tools


• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation


• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned


• High School Diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience


• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record


• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines


• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools


• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities


• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday


• Generous PTO


• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs


• 403b Retirement Plan


• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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