Maintenance Associate

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Maintenance Associate/Facilities Maintenance

Location: Burlington County, NJ (Must reside or commute within 25 miles of this area)

Schedule: Full time

Salary: $23.50 per hour

As a Handyman/Maintenance Worker, you will ensure all grounds and equipment are in good working order to maintain a safe, attractive, and enjoyable living and working environment for the individuals we serve.

• Oversee ongoing preventative maintenance of multiple programs/offices across an assigned region.

• Plan and schedule work assignments to accomplish workload with available resources and equipment. Coordinate with outside contractors to ensure quality of work delivered. Analyze and resolve complaints pertaining to services, and equipment in area of responsibility.

• Communicate departmental procedures for maintenance and operation of buildings. Maintain the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.

• Repair and maintain kitchen, housekeeping, and other mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, electrical/plumbing fixtures, painting, and laundry equipment.

• Inspect and repair all damages to building surfaces.

• Maintain appliance motors, room exhaust fans, pumps and miscellaneous equipment on a monthly basis or as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Work with building inspectors, fire marshals, and vendors. Maintain fire alarm system, including smoke and heat detectors, and fire pull. Assist with safety and disaster plans as appropriate.

• Maintain operational records, data, and monitor and enforce observance of safety regulations.

• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two years of related experience

• Working knowledge and ability to handle all maintenance and electrical equipment

• Valid Standard Driver's license with 1 or more years driving experience

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for employees full time, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match

• Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work

• Full compensation/benefits for full-time me employees

• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing

• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company

• Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.