MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caritas Gala; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403B with employer match

PTO

Training seminars

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Straight and Narrow is seeking a Maintenance Worker for its Paterson, NJ facilities. You will perform plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and general maintenance tasks to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma, reliable interpersonal skills, and willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends). A valid driver’s license is required to access multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma with good interpersonal skills and relevant work experience required.
• Must be able to work overtime (nights & weekends).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical and general building maintenance such as:
• Repairing toilet flush systems, installing seats, installing toilet bowls, installing toilet room wall fixtures.
• Installing faucets, faucet washers, cleaning sink drains, toilet drains and related tasks.
• Repairing holes in sheetrock and plaster walls, spackling and painting same.
• Making minor electrical repairs, light switches, replacing bulbs and fixtures, etc.
• Operating the air-conditioning and/or heating system(s).
• Replacing air conditioning and heating/ventilation filters and cleaning overhead air grilles on a regular basis.
• Repairing doorknobs, latches, locks and responsible for the keys. Responsible for the building’s security system (if any).
• May serve as the point person in case of an emergency at the location which includes the following responsibilities:
• Must be well versed with the operations and functions of the alarm system at his/her site.
• Be fully familiar with fire and emergency exit plans and plans for alternative service provision.
• under the direction/supervision of Facilities Maintenance I.
• May be responsible for the Health and Safety Facility Logs (a/k/a Blue Books) including testing the alarms systems and for conducting fire and emergency drills under the direction/supervision of Facilities Maintenance I.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and for the general upkeep of the facility’s H.V.A.C systems, toilet facilities, flooring, landscaping, and trash removal systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Maintenance Worker

Schedule per week: 40 hours (Monday -Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm)

Location: Paterson, NJ

Pay: $16.00-18:00/Hr

Job Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Perform service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical and general building maintenance such as:
2. Repairing toilet flush systems, installing seats, installing toilet bowls, installing toilet room wall fixtures.
3. Installing faucets, faucet washers, cleaning sink drains, toilet drains and related tasks.
4. Repairing holes in sheetrock and plaster walls, spackling and painting same.
5. Making minor electrical repairs, light switches, replacing bulbs and fixtures, etc.
6. Operating the air-conditioning and/or heating system(s).
7. Replacing air conditioning and heating/ventilation filters and cleaning overhead air grilles on a regular basis.
8. Repairing doorknobs, latches, locks and responsible for the keys. Responsible for the building’s security system (if any).
9. May serve as the point person in case of an emergency at the location which includes the following responsibilities:
10. Must be well versed with the operations and functions of the alarm system at his/her site.
11. Be fully familiar with fire and emergency exit plans and plans for alternative service provision.
12. under the direction/supervision of Facilities Maintenance I.
13. May be responsible for the Health and Safety Facility Logs (a/k/a Blue Books) including testing the alarms systems and for conducting fire and emergency drills under the direction/supervision of Facilities Maintenance I.
14. Responsible for preventive maintenance and for the general upkeep of the facility’s H.V.A.C systems, toilet facilities, flooring, landscaping, and trash removal systems.

Benefits:

• For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance.
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals.
• SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT.
• We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.

Requirements

Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma with good interpersonal skills and relevant work experience required. Must be able to work over-time (nights & weekends). Might be required to work during inclement weather conditions and other agency closings. Valid Driver's License.