Maintenance Technician - Assisted Living

Job Description

Job Description

Van Dyk Park Place Assisted Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our award-winning team in Hawthorne, NJ (07506).

When searching for your next career, choose a company with a 72-year legacy of excellence, proudly Great Place to Work® certified 8 years in a row . At Van Dyk, you’ll join a team where family values still matter — and your skills truly make a difference.

Pay Rate: $25.00–$27.00 per hour

Carpentry, HVAC, and/or Plumbing-Experienced Maintenance Technicians — Apply Today!

This is a hands-on, active role ideal for a maintenance professional with a background in carpentry, HVAC, and/or plumbing who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in keeping building systems running smoothly. We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of maintenance experience — and experience in an Assisted Living or Healthcare environment is a major plus.

If you have strong skills in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems , we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities (HVAC-Focused):

• Perform regular HVAC system maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs to ensure optimal heating and cooling performance for residents and staff
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance across electrical, plumbing, heat and A/C, carpentry, and building/grounds systems for all Van Dyk properties
• Complete apartment turnover repairs and upgrades in a timely manner
• Respond to emergency calls and maintenance issues across the main building, corporate office, and rental properties
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including after-hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed
• Provide outstanding customer service to residents, tenants, families, guests, and staff
• Diagnose issues quickly, determine correct repairs, and execute them safely and efficiently
• Ensure adherence to building codes, HVAC safety standards, and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years’ maintenance experience , ideally with a background in carpentry, HVAC, and/or plumbing
• Strong competency in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• A roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Professional, courteous, and resident-focused demeanor

Benefits:

• Competitive wages, employee referral bonus, and customer appreciation bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid orientation, free meals, paid rest breaks, and free uniforms
• Holiday raffles and gifts, including a free Thanksgiving turkey
• Innovative recognition programs for performance and tenure
• Staff appreciation events, suggestion programs, and birthday celebrations