Maintenance Technician - Assisted Living

Van Dyk Health Care•Hawthorne, NJ

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is a hands-on role responsible for keeping building systems safe, compliant, and operating smoothly. The position supports an assisted living community as well as its corporate office and rental properties, and involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, apartment turnovers, service requests, and emergency calls. The technician should be able to work independently to diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and complete repairs safely, while providing professional, resident-focused service and coordinating with vendors as needed. The schedule is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and includes every other weekend. A flexible schedule is also required for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call work as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
Strong competency in at least one skilled trade: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and complete work to code.
Dependable, safety-first, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills.
Ability to document work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Professional, courteous, resident-focused communication skills.
Ability to work after-hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a senior or lead technician in a multi-unit, commercial, or healthcare setting.
HVAC certification, electrical or plumbing license, and/or other trade certifications.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry systems.
Inspect equipment and building conditions, identify root causes, determine repair approaches, and document completed work.
Complete apartment turnover repairs, punch-list items, and minor upgrades to a high standard of workmanship.
Respond to service requests and emergency calls across the main building, corporate office, and rental properties, prioritizing safety and resident impact.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including after-hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.
Provide professional, resident-focused service and communicate clearly with residents, families, vendors, and staff.
Use safe work practices and proper tools; coordinate with vendors when needed and verify work meets quality standards.
Ensure adherence to applicable building codes, life-safety requirements, and regulatory standards, and support inspections and corrective actions as needed.