Maintenance Specialist

Lutheran Senior Services•Glen Carbon, IL

9d•$24 - $38

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of non-routine and skilled maintenance and repair activities on community buildings and grounds. The role completes assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), performs repairs and installations across several building systems, prepares apartments for move-in, maintains HVAC and other equipment, and helps maintain buildings and grounds. The specialist may conduct life-safety inspections and drills, may be designated as the location’s primary painter when painting makes up a substantial portion of the work, and must remain on-call when assigned. The work may take place outdoors in all seasons and conditions and under less-than-normal lighting. It may involve emotionally upset residents or family members, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and exposure to infectious waste and diseases. The employee may need to work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. The position requires standing, walking, handling tools and controls, talking and hearing, and may also involve sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and tasting or smelling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and small equipment repair.
EPA refrigerant certification Type II if the position will handle refrigeration.
Ability to use saws, hand tools, carpentry equipment, lawn equipment, and alarm systems proficiently.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to meet the physical demands and work in the conditions described, including outdoor work and exposure to fumes, chemicals, and infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience servicing commercial kitchen or laundry equipment.
Experience with The WorxHUB CMMS.
Own hand tools may be required for use on the job.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), repairing or installing equipment and machinery and addressing HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, locks, grounds, and general resident or customer maintenance needs.
Prepare apartments for move-in by painting, patching, making repairs, and completing other necessary tasks.
Perform HVAC upkeep and repairs, track inventory, recommend purchases, and complete reports.
Maintain, test, lubricate, and clean equipment; report malfunctions and repair or replace defective items.
Help maintain the appearance of main and outside buildings and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
May conduct inspections and drills related to life safety, including sprinkler, fire, electrical, and bed inspections.
May perform painting in residential units and common areas; when skilled painting comprises 80% or more of duties, may be designated the location’s primary painter.
Remain on-call when assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (Payactiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees and employees in the full-time or Weekend Option categories.
Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.