Maintenance Specialist

Description

• Communicates with Corporate Director of Maintenance for needed technical advice, product information, research and quality assurance guidance.
• Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Assists with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.
• Maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.
• 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.
• 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),
• Prepare and refurbish apartment for resident move-ins: including, drywall patching, painting, carpet laying, replacement of vinyl floors and installation/replacement of ceiling fans & lighting.
• Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for facility and equipment.
• 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.
• Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance and keep quality assurance records up to date.
• Assists in the execution of preventative maintenance program.
• Work under the direction of the Executive Director of the community.
• Advises Supervisor of the overall condition of the equipment and furnishings of the community.
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.
• Fill in for housekeeping as needed.
• Obtain quotes from outside vendors on new equipment and contractual jobs.
• 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.

Requirements

• Strong desire to share knowledge & capable of executing an effective training/education program.
• Be a collaborative team player able to establish effective working relationships with team members.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, & work effectively despite potential interruptions.
• Proficiency computer applications such as: Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with TELS, or other building management software is preferred.
• This position requires frequent travel, approximately 65 - 75%. Travel for an extended period may be required, local or overnight. Typically, travel is planned; however, there may be times there is an unplanned, immediate need, for local and/or overnight travel. Ability to stay overnight in a destination for an extended period is required, possibly for several weeks at a time.
• Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, encouraged to participate in COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Goal oriented, self-motivated & thorough
• Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find / recommend solutions to problems
• Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
• Two (2) years of maintenance experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Demonstrated communication excellence, verbally and in writing.
• Possess sound organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail.
• Associate degree and 2-5 years of experience OR accredited maintenance training and 4-6 years of experience preferred.

Benefits

• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance