Maintenance Assistant with The Residence at Stafford

LCB Senior Living•Stafford Township, NJ

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Assistant at The Residence at Stafford in Stafford, New Jersey. This full-time role performs routine maintenance and repairs to residence equipment and helps maintain the building and grounds so they remain physically sound, safe, and presentable. The Maintenance Assistant may coordinate with outside vendors and contractors and participates in the community’s on-call program at the discretion of the Managing Director and Executive Director. The role also includes environmental services and housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning resident rooms and common areas; vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting; replacing light bulbs; managing and disposing of waste; and helping with general housekeeping or laundry duties as needed. Associates are expected to follow safety procedures, attend required training, communicate effectively, and interact positively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, professionals, and prospective residents. The position pays $21.50–$24.50 per hour, based on experience. The posting lists benefits for full-time associates starting from Day One, including health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay.

Requirements

At least four years of maintenance experience; health care industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations.
Ability to organize and provide for the maintenance needs of the residence and work with outside vendors and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching, and to move heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.
Maintenance experience in the health care industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Perform duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on residence equipment.
Help maintain the physical appearance and safety of the grounds and building.
Ensure work areas are free of hazardous conditions.
Attend required in-service training and orientations.
Participate in the community on-call program at the discretion of the Managing Director and Executive Director.
Follow established safety procedures and precautions when performing environmental services.
Replace burned-out bulbs in exit lights, overhead lights, room call lights, exterior lights, and other locations.
Serve as a contact person for vendors performing maintenance work, as needed.
Demonstrate proper use of chemicals and equipment.
Clean resident rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting.
Discard waste and trash in proper containers and facility dumpsters, and re-line trash receptacles.
Assist with general housekeeping and laundry duties as needed.
Work with outside contractors and vendors as required.