Maintenance Worker

Job Haines Home For Aged People; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Job Haines Home For Aged People is seeking a Part-Time Maintenance Worker to help maintain the facility and its equipment in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. You will follow schedules, perform basic repairs, and assist with building upkeep to support resident comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of maintenance experience (preferably in long-term care), and ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year previous maintenance experience required; preferred in long-term care facilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written directions and maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and facilities as directed.
• Repair plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical tasks per established procedures.
• Monitor and service safety systems (fire extinguishers, alarms, lighting).
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and report hazards to the Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NJ Driver's License

Job description

EOE Statement JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.

About the Organization Job Haines Home

The Job Haines Home is a non-profit, non-sectarian home for the purpose of providing care for elderly people while maintaining their sense of dignity and security. To provide 'relief of poor and aged persons of both sexes, who by sickness, casualty or other causes be rendered incapable of attending their usual occupation or calling.'* Quoted from the 1897 Certificate of Corporation The philosophy of the Job Haines Home is to deliver services in such a way so as to provide a high quality of life for its residents by fostering the residents' right to exercise their independence, individual personal expression and choice. The management of the Home recognizes that individuals have special needs and strives to meet those needs while assuring that their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

Category Maintenance Worker

Description

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description

Supervisor

Director of Maintenance

Status: PART TIME: weekends- 9am-5pm

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.. Minimum of one (1) year previous maintenance experience required; previous maintenance experience in a long-term care facility preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the facility, and its equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures and as may be directed by your Supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is continued at all times.

Functions

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to follow maintenance schedules and instructions from your Supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, sweeping, snow/ice removal, etc. as necessary.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc. as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to monitor all lights, and replace burned out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., whenever necessary.
• Ability to perform maintenance checks on, and service in accordance with establsihed procedures.
• Ability to perform unscheduled maintenance tasks and minor repairs as directed and in accordance with established procedures.Ability to maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment. (NOTE: This includes conducting an ongoing inspection of furniture, equipment and physical plant and reporting findings to the Director of Maintenance.)
• Ability to monitor and maintain a log on the condition of fire extinguishers, emergency lights, door alarms, smoke detectors, etc.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to the Director of Maintenance or Administration immediately.
• Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions (i.e., equipment/tools/supplies are properly stored, area is free of spills, etc.)
• Accompanies service people and inspectors as assigned.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, infection control and universal precautions when performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to pick up supplies/tools/ equipment from suppliers as assigned.
• Ability to keep the Director of Maintenance informed of maintenance supply needs.
• Assures that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Ability to lift/move equipment, furniture and supplies as required.
• Ability to remove and replace screens and storm windows as necessary.
• Ability to attend in-service training programs as required.
• Ability to observe all department and facility policies and procedures, including infection control, sanitation, fire prevention/safety, etc.
• Ability to follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. This includes the ability to maintain the confidentialty of resident care information.
• Turns in all found articles to your Supervisor.
• Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to assume accountability for date contained in the Personnel Policies.
• Ability to complete forms and gather data in an accurate manner for submission to the Director of Maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel and support agencies.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at time, hostile people within the facility.

May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Worker of a long term care facility preferred.
• High school diploma
• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Ability to speak read and write English.
• Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Hiring Manager(s) Lisa A Alicea

Location Job Haines Home For Aged People

Open Date 10/26/2026

Position Maintenance Worker

Req Number MAI-26-00006

Shift Days

Position Requirements

Created By Lisa A Alicea

This position is currently accepting applications.