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Lutheran Senior Services

Faith-based non-profit elder care services

Maintenance Specialist

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeValley Park, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; plumbing; carpentry; painting; electrical work; and small equipment repair is required.
  • EPA refrigerant certification Type II is required if the position handles refrigeration.
  • Proficiency in using saws, hand tools, carpentry equipment, lawn equipment, and alarm systems is required.
  • The employee must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • The employee must be able to write simple correspondence.
  • The employee must be able to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
  • The employee may be required to provide personal hand tools for use on the job.
  • The employee must be willing to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • The employee must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and conditions and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste and diseases, subject to standard precautions.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system to repair or install equipment and machinery, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and components involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, concrete, locks, and grounds maintenance, and assist residents or customers with general maintenance needs.
  • Prepare apartments for occupancy by painting, patching, making repairs, and completing other tasks necessary to make units ready for move-in.
  • Perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upkeep and repairs, track inventory, recommend purchases, and complete reports.
  • Maintain, test, lubricate, and clean equipment and machinery, and report, repair, or replace defective items.
  • Maintain the appearance of main buildings, outside buildings, and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
  • Conduct inspections and drills, including sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, and bed inspections, when assigned.
  • Perform painting in residential units and common areas when required; skilled painting may comprise 80% or more of the duties at some locations, with the specialist designated as the primary painter.
  • Remain on call when assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Trade school is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred.
  • Experience with commercial kitchen or laundry equipment service is preferred.
  • Experience with The WorxHUB computerized maintenance management system is preferred.

About the Company

Lutheran Senior Services

Faith-based non-profit elder care services

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, MO
Founded
1858

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