Assisted Living, Building Codes, Building Systems, Carpentry, Customer Support/Service, Electricity, Emergency Response, HVAC, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, On Call, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Property Maintenance, Property Rentals, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Systems Maintenance, Telephone Skills, Time Management
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