On Call Maintenance Technician I

Christian Health Care Center•Pompton Lakes, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health is hiring an On Call Maintenance Technician I for The Liberty in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, a community of 64 affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors and veterans. This position provides after-hours emergency response focused on resident safety, preventing property damage, and addressing urgent building concerns until regular maintenance staff or management can respond. It is not intended for routine maintenance, non-emergency work orders, or general after-hours maintenance services. The technician remains available during assigned on-call hours, responds to urgent calls, assesses the situation, takes reasonable immediate action when safe, and coordinates with vendors, contractors, emergency services, utility companies, supervisors, or the Resident Director as appropriate. The role also includes removing and placing community trash and recycling at the designated location once per day on assigned weekend days. On-call coverage consists of every other week from Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and every other weekend for 48 consecutive hours on Saturday and Sunday. Compensation is $200 per on-call rotation, plus $25 per hour for on-site work while on call and $25 per hour for one hour of trash and recycling removal on assigned weekend days. Specific on-call responsibilities and scheduling details are reviewed with candidates during the interview process.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of building systems and facility operations, with the ability to coordinate emergency repairs and vendors as needed.
Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds, with or without assistance.
Highly motivated, service-oriented, dependable self-starter.
Demonstrate compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Responsibilities

Remain available and responsive during assigned on-call hours.
Respond promptly to after-hours emergencies involving building maintenance, resident safety, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security, or other facility concerns.
Learn and maintain familiarity with building fire alarm systems, life-safety systems, emergency procedures, and critical building operations.
Assess reported emergencies and determine the appropriate course of action.
Take reasonable immediate steps, when safe, to protect residents, the building, and property from further damage.
Contact and coordinate with approved vendors, contractors, emergency services, utility companies, or other appropriate resources when immediate attention is needed.
Meet vendors or emergency responders on site when necessary and provide access to affected areas.
Notify the appropriate supervisor or Resident Director about significant emergencies, vendor calls, building concerns, or matters requiring follow-up.
Document emergency calls, actions taken, vendors contacted, and outstanding concerns for follow-up by regular staff.
Respond to urgent resident maintenance concerns in accordance with established emergency maintenance procedures.
Maintain professional, respectful, and consistent interactions with residents and staff.
Remove and place community trash and recycling at the designated location once per day on assigned weekend days.
Perform other limited after-hours duties assigned that directly relate to emergency coverage and basic weekend building operations.