Full-Time

Maintenance Associate

Updated on 8/1/2026

Lutheran Senior Services

Lutheran Senior Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Faith-based non-profit elder care services

Compensation Overview

$18.05 - $28.80/hr

+ Retirement savings employer match + Education financial assistance

Valley Park, MO, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Required Skills
Infection Control

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; trade school is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred.
  • Knowledge of maintenance operations, hand and power tools, and mechanical systems is required.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos is required.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence is required.
  • Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations is required.
  • Experience with The WorxHUB computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
  • Ability to perform the physical duties of the role, including standing, walking, using tools, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing, is required.
  • Willingness to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary is required.
  • Ability to work around fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious waste, and disease exposure while following standard precautions is required.
Responsibilities
  • Complete assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system to repair or install equipment and machinery or assist residents and customers with general maintenance needs.
  • Conduct equipment maintenance, testing, lubrication, and cleaning; report equipment malfunctions; repair or replace defective items; and maintain operational logs.
  • Maintain the appearance of main buildings, outside buildings, and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
  • Use hand and power tools while following required safety procedures.
  • Conduct inspections and drills, including sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, and bed inspections.
  • Follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash and waste storage and disposal, and use of protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and chemical agents.
  • Follow EverTrue policies and federal and state safety procedures and protocols, and immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.
  • Remain on call when assigned and perform scheduled on-call duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Trade school education.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Experience with The WorxHUB computerized maintenance management system.
Lutheran Senior Services

Lutheran Senior Services

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Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, not-for-profit network that serves older adults (ages 62 and up) by offering a range of services and programs designed to enhance their quality of life. Its products are services for seniors, including housing support, care programs, and community activities, delivered through a mission-driven organization. The approach centers on providing elder-focused assistance and community resources rather than consumer tech products; activities and services are coordinated to meet the needs of aging adults in a faith-inspired framework. The organization differentiates itself from competitors by its nonprofit, faith-based mission and networked service model, rather than for-profit senior care providers, and by supporting older adults through a continuum of care and community engagement. The goal is to help older adults live well, stay connected, and receive compassionate care as they age, guided by values of service and faith.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$5.3M

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1858

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GUIDE creates a reimbursable Medicare pathway for care coordination and caregiver support.
  • The model can strengthen hospital and clinician referrals through community resource coordination.
  • Memory-support communities can improve occupancy and support premium pricing.

What critics are saying

  • GUIDE depends on a voluntary CMS model running only through 2032.
  • Eligibility excludes memory-care-unit residents and long-term nursing home residents.
  • Execution demands specialized staffing, design, and training before revenue is proven.

What makes Lutheran Senior Services unique

  • EverTrue won CMS selection for the GUIDE dementia-care model in July 2024.
  • Its Memory Support concept combines residential design with dementia navigation and respite services.
  • The Netherlands-inspired village model creates a distinctive, environment-based memory-care offering.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness

Pay advances

Caregiver support

Leaves of Absence

Commuter Benefits

Extended Sick Pay

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Pay

Medical/Pharmacy

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voya income protection benefits

Pet Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
Lutheran Senior Services
Sep 9th, 2024
Lutheran Senior Services Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Implement Medicare Dementia Care Model

"CMS is excited to partner with LSS under the GUIDE Model," said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

Lutheran Senior Services
Jul 19th, 2024
Lutheran Senior Services Unveils Innovative Memory Support Concept

Lutheran Senior Services unveils innovative Memory Support concept.

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People in the news, Feb. 7

Ron Schaefer has been named chief operating officer of St. Louis-based Lutheran Senior Services.

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Jan 10th, 2024
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Dec 14th, 2023
Lutheran Senior Services Agrees to Acquire St. Louis Home Health

ST. LOUIS - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), a nonprofit provider of care, services and senior living for older adults in Missouri and Illinois, has agreed to acquire St. Louis Home Health (SLHH) for an undisclosed price.