Maintenance Technician - Full time

Colonial Group; Scotch Plains, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Meal program

Training provided

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Wellness program

401k match

Medical benefits

Vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will perform repairs, implement preventive maintenance, and report to the Maintenance Director about building and equipment conditions.

The role requires familiarity with handling chemicals safely, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work within the work-order system. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow with our expansion.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience or interest in learning new skills
• Familiar with handling chemicals safely
• Able to follow procedures and use chemicals and equipment properly

Responsibilities

• Understands proper handling of biohazardous waste
• Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals per instructions
• Follows standards for specific chemicals
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills
• Works effectively within the work-order system
• Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry)

Job description

Be Part of Something New in Scotch Plains!

We're growing and we're excited to bring our next community to Scotch Plains, New Jersey! Building on the strength of our 70 communities, this brand-new location marks an exciting milestone as we trailblaze our expansion into New Jersey and continue growing our presence. This is more than an opportunity to join a growing company, it's a chance to help build something from the ground up. As one of the founding team members at our Scotch Plains community, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the culture, create meaningful connections, and set the standard for an exceptional experience from day one. If you're energized by growth, excited by new beginnings, and ready to make your mark as we expand our family of communities, we'd love for you to be part of what's next.

Benchmark at Scotch Plains is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! In this role the Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major). You will implement regular and preventive maintenance programs that promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff and communicate with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.
• Follows standards and practices for specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Works effectively within the work-order system.
• Performs general maintenance work (light electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)

Requirements

• Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
• Demonstrates the interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.