Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician- Supervisor Location: Livingston, NJ Job Type: Full Time About Pillar Care Continuum Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Position Overview Pillar High School is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician to support and supervise daily operations by ensuring the school building and grounds remain safe, clean, and fully functional. This role plays an important part in creating a supportive environment for students with disabilities and the staff who serve them.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on facility systems including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
• Complete daily inspections to identify and address any building or equipment issues
• Respond to work orders and emergency repair needs in a timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of classrooms, restrooms, offices, and shared spaces
• Assist with room setups and equipment moves for school functions and events
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and ADA standards
• Collaborate with outside vendors when necessary
• Track maintenance supplies and report inventory needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building maintenance or related field
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions
• Valid NJ Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must pass background check and required health screenings
• Trade school training or relevant certifications (Black Seal and pool certification) (Preferred)
• Experience working in a school or care facility environment (Preferred)

Compensation And Benefits Salary: $52,000.00 annually Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

Benefits Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance) Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account Paid Holidays; Generous PTO 401K with Employer Matching Educational Assistance Program This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood

• or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.