Full-Time

Maintenance Specialist

Lutheran Senior Services

Lutheran Senior Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Faith-based non-profit elder care services

Compensation Overview

$23.55 - $37.75/hr

Clayton, MO, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent; Trade school preferable
  • Must possess knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, small equipment repair
  • EPA refrigerant certification type II required if position will be handling refrigeration
  • Valid driver’s license preferred
  • Must be proficient in the use of saws, hand tools, carpentry equipment, lawn equipment, and alarm systems
  • Experience with commercial kitchen or laundry equipment service preferred
  • May be required to provide one’s own hand tools for use on the job
  • 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
  • Experience with “The WorxHUB” CMMS preferred
Responsibilities
  • Completes work orders as assigned, through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), to repair or install equipment and machinery or HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, locks, grounds work and assist residents and/or customers with general maintenance needs
  • Prepares apartments to bring them online, including painting, patching, making repairs, and any other tasks necessary to make unit ready for move in
  • Performs HVAC upkeep and repairs, tracks inventory, recommends purchases, and completes reports
  • Conducts equipment maintenance, testing, lubricating, cleaning machinery, and reporting any equipment malfunctions, repairs or replaces defective items
  • Assists in maintaining the appearance of the main buildings, outside buildings. and grounds, including snow removal and salting
  • May be responsible for conducting inspections and drills (“Life Safety”) including but not limited to sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, bed inspections etc.
  • May be required to perform painting (making residential units ready for move in, and painting in common areas); Skilled painting may comprise 80% or more of certain Maintenance Specialists’ job duties, and if so, that Specialist will be designated as that location’s primary painter
  • Required to remain on-call, when assigned
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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What believers are saying

  • GUIDE reimbursement of $65–$390 monthly per beneficiary creates recurring revenue from Medicare population.
  • Expanded dementia care reach beyond senior living communities into home-based services through GUIDE model.
  • Acquisition of St. Louis Home Health strengthens in-home service capabilities and GUIDE service delivery.

What critics are saying

  • GUIDE reimbursement capped at $390 monthly plus $2,500 respite insufficient to cover program costs.
  • United Church Homes and LifeCare for Seniors offer identical GUIDE services, fragmenting dementia care market.
  • EverTrue rebranding creates confusion among Medicare beneficiaries seeking LSS GUIDE services and referrals.

What makes Lutheran Senior Services unique

  • Hogeweyk-inspired memory care neighborhood at Meramec Bluffs combines gated village design with therapeutic amenities.
  • CMS-selected GUIDE participant offering free navigation, 24/7 support, and up to $2,500 annual respite.
  • 19-location faith-based network across Missouri and Illinois with integrated home and community-based services.

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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

Company News

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.

McKnight's Senior Living
Apr 25th, 2024
People in the news, Feb. 7

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

Senior Housing News
Jan 10th, 2024
'Pivot Year': How Lutheran Senior Services Is Shifting for New Generation of Residents

In 2021, Adam Marles joined senior living operator Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) as President and CEO.

France Media Inc.
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.