Maintenance Specialist (KS/NE Regions)

Cedarhurst Senior Living•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist to support its senior living communities in Kansas and Nebraska. The role maintains buildings and grounds and helps ensure safe, high-quality conditions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The specialist supports communities alongside or in the absence of a Maintenance Director and works with the Corporate Director of Capital & Plant Operations on maintenance programs, community acquisitions, renovation and construction projects, quality assurance, and staff education. The role involves frequent travel, approximately 80–100%, including routine overnight stays and occasional travel on short notice. When covering a community during a Maintenance Director vacancy, the specialist works under the community Executive Director, completing service requests, preventative maintenance, grounds and building upkeep, apartment preparation, janitorial and housekeeping support, and life-safety and emergency procedures. The position also interacts with residents and staff and may transport residents in company vehicles when needed. The role requires hands-on maintenance abilities, communication and organizational skills, and a service-minded approach to working with older adults. Physical duties include sustained standing and walking, handling and reaching, and occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting. Cedarhurst offers team training and development opportunities and a benefits package that includes medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service.

Requirements

Associate degree or some college and 2–5 years of experience, or accredited maintenance training and 4–6 years of experience; these qualifications are described as preferred.
Two years of maintenance experience in a senior-care community or multifamily housing, with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to travel frequently, approximately 80–100%, including routine overnight stays, extended periods away from home when needed, and occasional local or overnight travel on short notice.
Collaborative approach and ability to establish effective working relationships with team members.
Sound organizational skills, ability to multitask, and strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Desire and ability to share knowledge and deliver effective training or education.
Dependability, strong work ethic, and high moral standards.
Appreciation of seniors and understanding of the aging process.
Ability to use basic mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; painting and drywall repair skills; basic knowledge of roofing and exterior finishes; and intermediate knowledge of construction principles.
Ability to provide customer service and hospitality and demonstrate curiosity and friendliness toward prospects, residents, visitors, employees, and the broader community.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, thorough, curious, and willing to learn and recommend solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work with older adults while providing care.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, adapt, and work effectively despite interruptions.
Proficiency with internet browsers and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint; experience with TELS or other building-management software.
Ability to continuously stand, walk, use hands, reach, speak, hear, and smell; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Close, peripheral, and depth vision abilities.
Complete and pass a background check and drug screening; participate in applicable testing requirements such as TB testing or physical evaluations, and use designated PPE as required by company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or some college and 2–5 years of experience, or accredited maintenance training and 4–6 years of experience.
Experience with TELS or other building-management software.

Responsibilities

Assist with preventative maintenance programs and respond to work orders.
Communicate with the Corporate Director of Capital & Plant Operations about technical advice, products, research, and quality assurance.
Work with onsite teams to prioritize rooms and prepare them for move-in according to Cedarhurst standards.
Assist with renovation projects by defining scope, communicating timelines and obstacles, coordinating contractors and vendors, and following up on quality assurance.
Assist with new-construction punch lists and quality assurance inspections for projects in existing communities.
Conduct assigned site audits of maintenance programs, including Life Safety program and binder upkeep.
Advise the supervisor on the condition of community equipment and furnishings.
Assist with preparing scopes of work and obtaining vendor quotes for capital projects, equipment, and contracted jobs.
Lead or assist with fire-safety and disaster-preparedness evacuation procedures; educate Maintenance Directors on life-safety protocols and recordkeeping.
Identify Maintenance Directors’ knowledge gaps and provide hands-on training in technical skills such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, drywall, and basic construction.
During Maintenance Director vacancies, work under the community Executive Director and complete service requests for grounds, buildings, apartments, and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Manage and oversee maintenance and support housekeeping staff when covering a community.
Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for facilities and equipment, and keep quality assurance records current.
Maintain grounds and coordinate as needed with landscaping contractors and garbage-removal services.
Maintain building interiors, including cleaning carpets and furniture, washing windows, cleaning common areas, and maintaining or replacing vinyl floors.
Prepare and refurbish apartments for resident move-ins, including drywall patching, painting, carpet laying, vinyl-floor replacement, and ceiling-fan and lighting installation or replacement.
Maintain life-safety and emergency procedures, records, and material safety data sheets in accordance with regulations and environmental concerns.
Perform janitorial tasks and maintain common areas, resident apartments, and janitorial equipment as needed.
Transport residents in company vehicles if needed.
Interact courteously and cordially with residents and staff.
Fill in for housekeeping as needed and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.