Senior Facilities Maintenance Lead — Multi‑Trade Expert

Covenant House New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Job summary

A community support organization in Newark, NJ, seeks a Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing its infrastructure. The ideal candidate will perform repairs across multiple systems, lead a team, and ensure safety compliance. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in facilities maintenance, strong HVAC and electrical skills, and the ability to lead a team while ensuring all work adheres to high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in facilities maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems.
• Lead and mentor Facilities Assistants.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing proficiency

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC Certification

OSHA Safety Certificate

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

A community support organization in Newark, NJ, seeks a Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing its infrastructure. The ideal candidate will perform repairs across multiple systems, lead a team, and ensure safety compliance. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in facilities maintenance, strong HVAC and electrical skills, and the ability to lead a team while ensuring all work adheres to high standards.