Human Services Worker jobs in New Jersey

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a FT Maintenance worker to join our team at EIHAB Human Services. Our group homes are currently located in different counties in New Jersey. We have group homes in Bergen, Burlington, Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Somerset County.

Summary:

The function of the Maintenance Department is to preserve and enhance EIHAB buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment and to ensure that the physical environment is safe, free of any and all physical, chemical or environmental hazard, in good order, and in compliance with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an awareness of health and safety issues at all times and takes immediate action when any discrepancies are found in these areas.
• Performs minor and/or major repairs and refurbishment to the physical plant, equipment, and grounds as assigned.
• Performs routine and/or complex preventive maintenance to buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other household tasks as assigned.
• Participates in training as required.
• Cooperatively accepts assignments and directions from supervisor or team leader on needed repair, tools, and equipment. Asks appropriate questions.
• Effectively completes the work as assigned or, if appropriate, refers the job to the team leader or supervisor. All work must comply with code requirements.
• Knowledgeable in the safe and appropriate use of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to isolate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HYAC systems.
• Cooperatively responds to off-hour emergencies to effect repairs or shut down equipment to ensure the continuing operation of physical plant.
• Complies with all policies regulating safety and safe work procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of 18 years of age, High School Diploma, acceptable New Jersey Criminal Record Clearance and Valid NJ Driver's License.

A medical examination to be completed prior to start date and renewal every two years thereafter.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Paid vacation, sick time, personal days.

13 Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits – including Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance options

Job Types: Full-time

****Pay rate is based on level of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 2-3 years of experience in residential maintenance?

Work Location: In person