Maintenance Assistant Part Time Senior Living

Foundry Commercial•Emerson, NJ

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Harrington Park is hiring a part-time Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance and operation of the physical aspects of its senior living community. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for 32 hours per week, at $21.00 per hour. The Maintenance Assistant works with the Maintenance Director to keep the community’s mechanical equipment, building structures, grounds, and work areas safe, functional, clean, and well maintained. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, work-order and resident-request response, inspections, repair projects, and support for unit turnovers. The position works in an occupied senior living community and may include incidental driving duties if assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of maintenance-related experience, including working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Independent worker with effective communication skills and the ability to multitask and stay organized.
Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
Dependable and professional, and comfortable working in an occupied senior living community.
Ability to consistently work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Must pass criminal background screening.
Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy.
If assigned driving responsibilities, must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record under company fleet safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Technical school diploma preferred.
HVAC and other related maintenance certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
Respond promptly to work orders and resident maintenance requests.
Assist the Maintenance Director with scheduled and as-needed repairs and upkeep projects.
Assist with preventive and routine maintenance programs for mechanical equipment, building structures, and grounds.
Assist with routine physical inspections to support the safe operation of mechanical equipment.
Help ensure community coverage in the event of an emergency.
Maintain maintenance work and storage areas in a safe, organized, and clean manner; keep the maintenance shop clean, organized, and well stocked.
Assist with maintaining and efficiently using the online work-order system, including helping delegate work orders to staff.
Follow OSHA and company guidelines for approved lockout/tagout procedures and safe working practices.
Support move-in and move-out unit turnover as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.