Maintenance Technician - Willett Manor

Location: Willett Manor – South River, New Jersey- 74 units

Position: Full-Time Maintenance Technician
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Alternating weeks emergency on-call
Pay: $25/hour
Requirement: Must live within 30 minutes of South River, NJ

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician ensures senior housing facilities remain safe, functional, and visually appealing. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, facility upkeep, and supervising junior staff, while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of common areas and grounds

• Ensure safety compliance and correct potential hazards

• Supervise and train junior maintenance staff

• Manage inventory and order supplies

• Document maintenance activities and report to leadership

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; vocational training preferred

• 2+ years of maintenance experience (senior housing a plus)

• Skilled in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Relevant certifications and valid driver’s license required

• Building maintenance experience required

• Must live within 30 minutes of South River, NJ

• Ability to work flexible hours and be on emergency call rotation

Work Environment:

• Work performed indoors and outdoors

• Occasional exposure to noise and hazardous materials

• Must be available for emergency on-call shifts as scheduled

In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes:

• Medical & Rx (both PPO & HDHP w/HSA) – including coverage for Fertility

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Pet Telehealth (Airvert) 

• Flexible Spending accounts for health, dependent care, transportation and parking

• Parental Leave for 4-weeks @ 100% pay

• Short & Long-term Disability coverage – 100% company-paid

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Reimbursement for Tuition expenses

• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, etc.

• Well-being Programs including EAP, Tobacco Cessation, Weight-loss, Women’s Reproductive support, and more

• 401(a) & 403(b) Retirement plans with an automatic 3% company contribution plus another 3% matching contribution

*Programs may vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent status

Apply today and help us maintain a safe and welcoming home for our senior residents! #jointhemission2