Maintenance Specialist

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Maintenance Specialist.

As the Maintenance Specialist, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will report directly to the Corporate Director of Maintenance, you will ensure the provision of quality maintenance care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. You complete this duty while maintaining the exterior and interior of building and grounds safely, and in exceptional appearance and working condition within Cedarhurst communities in the absence of an Maintenance Director (MD) and/or Housekeeper.

You will also assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance in the current Preventative Maintenance software. You will also support the Corporate Director of Maintenance with Cedarhurst senior living community acquisitions, help educate new & existing MDs, continually seek innovative solutions, and elevate the skills of our MDs and Maintenance staff. Maintenance Specialist, you will seek to increase awareness of Cedarhurst Senior Living and our mission to create communities where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest.

As Maintenance Specialist, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Assists in the execution of preventative maintenance program.
• Communicates with Corporate Director of Maintenance for needed technical advice, product information, research and quality assurance guidance.
• While supporting a community during Maintenance vacancy:
  • Work under the direction of the Executive Director of the community.
  • Perform routine maintenance duties to complete all service requests for repair and maintenance of all grounds, buildings, apartment homes, and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
  • Manage and oversee maintenance and housekeeping staff.
  • Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for facility and equipment.
  • Maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.
  • Maintain all areas inside the building, including but not limited to, cleaning and shampooing of carpets & furniture, window cleaning, common area cleaning, and the maintenance and replacement of vinyl floors.
  • Prepare and refurbish apartment for resident move-in: including drywall patching, painting, carpet laying, replacement of vinyl floors and installation/replacement of ceiling fans & lighting.
  • Maintain life safety and emergency procedures in accordance with regulations & environmental concerns (natural disasters, fire, loss of power, plumbing issues, water pipe breakage, etc.) material safety data sheets (MSDS),
  • Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance and keep quality assurance records up to date.
  • Perform janitorial tasks as needed including maintaining common area & resident apartment cleanliness and repair & maintenance of janitorial equipment.
  • Transport Residents in company vehicles if needed.
• Advises Supervisor of the overall condition of the equipment and furnishings of the community.
• Obtain quotes from outside vendors on new equipment and contractual jobs.
• Assists with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.
• Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Fill in for housekeeping as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Associate degree and 2-5 years of experience OR accredited maintenance training and 4-6 years of experience preferred.
• Applicable State licensure, as required.
• Two (2) years of maintenance experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills.
• This position requires frequent travel, approximately 65 - 75%. Travel for an extended period may be required, local or overnight. Typically, travel is planned;…