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Planned Companies

Runs cleaning, security and front-desk teams

Assistant Building Engineer - Mechanic Warehouse

Full-Time
$29/hr+ 401(k) Match
Mid
Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have a Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Certificate (F-07).
  • Must have Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95).
  • Must have a Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer Q-01.
  • Must have S-12, S-13, and P-98 qualifications.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather.
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with routine inspections and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Provide support during emergencies, including after-hours call-ins if required.
  • Support the repair and upkeep of HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, and compressors.
  • Respond to maintenance requests, work orders, and tenant concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Perform general handyman tasks, including painting, drywall repair, light carpentry, and basic plumbing.
  • Monitor building automation systems and report irregularities to senior staff.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety in mechanical rooms and maintenance areas.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.
  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems.
  • Schedule extermination procedures as necessary.
  • Schedule chemical treatment and machine cleaning for common-area drainage systems.
  • Monitor grounds cleanliness and oversee landscapers’ contractual obligations.
  • Inventory mechanical and janitorial supplies.
  • Supervise and perform snow removal on sidewalks, including working off-hours to maintain resident safety during weather-related events.
  • Inspect rooftop exhaust fans, the cooling tower, and domestic water drives.
  • Ensure trash removal and keep the trash area organized.
  • Obtain required licenses and permits, and ensure tenant and facility work orders are processed promptly and courteously.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to two years of experience in facility maintenance or a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with work order management systems and basic computer skills.

About the company

Planned Companies staffs and manages building services for residential communities and commercial properties. Its on-site teams clean shared spaces, handle maintenance, monitor access and assist residents or visitors at the front desk, giving property managers a single service partner. The business earns revenue through outsourced service contracts and coordinates recruitment, supervision and quality control around each property rather than leaving clients to manage individual workers. It also supports specialized environmental cleaning for healthcare facilities through its Pinnacle business. Created in 2002 with predecessor roots dating to 1898, the group is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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Headquarters

Parsippany, NJ

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Training includes practice facilities: Planned's ORACLE center combines building simulations with access to 3,000-plus online courses.
  • Part-time staff get retirement-plan access: Planned's job listings extend matching 401(k) participation to all employees.
  • Good work has a nomination route: Planned's Living Our Core program accepts recommendations from clients and colleagues.

What critics are saying

  • Some assignments lack fixed shifts: Planned's Santa Clara concierge posting is on-call for evenings, overnights and weekends.
  • Weekend nights are required in one role: Planned's Washington security posting schedules Friday/Saturday 11p.m.-7a.m.
  • Health coverage depends on hours: Planned's Millburn posting reserves medical benefits for employees working at least 30 hours weekly.

What makes Planned Companies unique

  • Service brands retain separate identities: Planned organizes work through Building Services, Security Services and Lifestyle Services divisions.
  • Recruitment follows a named method: Planned uses its proprietary I-PLAN hiring process to select service staff.
  • Rounds are digitally visible: Planned Tour tracks staff progress and generates incident and exception reports.

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