Senior Care, Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate

Maintenance Assistant – Full-Time

Lakewood, NJOnsiteFull TimePosted 17 days ago

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Required skills

drywall repairs
painting
routine building upkeep
minor repairs
appliances
office equipment
maintenance equipment
grounds equipment
safe building entrances
walkways

Role summary

The Lakewood Courtyard is seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Assistant to help keep their community safe, comfortable, and well-maintained. This full-time, on-site role involves assisting with building repairs, equipment maintenance, and grounds upkeep under the direction of the Maintenance Services Director. Responsibilities include drywall repairs, painting, general upkeep, minor repairs to appliances and equipment, and ensuring safe outdoor conditions during inclement weather. The ideal candidate will have general handyman skills with working knowledge of at least two trades (electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or plumbing), be able to use common maintenance tools safely, possess strong organizational skills, and be available for on-call support.

The Lakewood Courtyard | Lakewood, NJ
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour | On-site

Welcome to the Family!

At The Lakewood Courtyard, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents and team members feel supported and valued.

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Assistant to help keep our community safe, comfortable, and well maintained. Under the direction of the Maintenance Services Director, you will assist with building repairs, equipment maintenance, and grounds upkeep.

Responsibilities:

Perform general maintenance and minor repairs, including light electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC-related tasks within your skills and training.
Assist with drywall repairs, painting, and routine building upkeep.
Maintain the interior and exterior of the community in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Perform minor repairs to appliances, office equipment, maintenance equipment, and grounds equipment.
Assist with maintaining safe building entrances, walkways, and grounds during inclement weather, including snow removal, salting, and shoveling.
Help address weather-related concerns, such as water intrusion and frozen or burst pipes.
Store supplies, chemicals, tools, and equipment safely and properly.
Carry a cell phone and provide on-call support as required by the Maintenance Services Director or Executive Director.
Communicate maintenance concerns promptly and work with the team to complete repairs.

Qualifications:

General handyman skills with working knowledge of at least two trades, such as light electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or plumbing.
Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment safely.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A friendly, professional approach when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff.
Dependability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Availability for on-call needs and weather-related maintenance as required.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Spring Oak family, we offer a supportive work environment where your contributions help make a difference in residents’ daily lives.

Benefits include:

401(k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)

Apply today to join The Lakewood Courtyard team!

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