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

+ Retirement match

Glen Carbon, IL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; trade school is preferable.
  • Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; plumbing; carpentry; painting; electrical systems; and small equipment repair is required.
  • EPA Refrigerant Certification Type II is required if the position involves handling refrigeration.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred.
  • Proficiency using saws, hand tools, carpentry equipment, lawn equipment, and alarm systems is required.
  • Experience servicing commercial kitchen or laundry equipment is preferred.
  • The employee may be required to provide their own hand tools for use on the job.
  • The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos is required.
  • The ability to write simple correspondence is required.
  • The 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.
  • The employee must be willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • The employee is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste and diseases, including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within standard-precaution guidelines.
  • The employee must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle tools or controls, talk and hear, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance as required by the job.
Responsibilities
  • Complete assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system to repair or install equipment and machinery, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, concrete, locks, and grounds, 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.
  • Assist with maintaining 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 to prepare residential units for move-in and paint common areas; skilled painting may comprise 80% or more of the duties at certain locations, where the specialist is designated the primary painter.
  • Remain on call when assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Trade school education.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Experience servicing commercial kitchen or laundry equipment.
  • 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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What believers are saying

  • EverTrue won 33 U.S. News Best awards in April 2026, strengthening sales.
  • The January 2026 St. Andrew’s affiliation expands residents, service lines, and local referral reach.
  • Mason Pointe’s 75-unit expansion targets early 2026 completion, adding high-margin independent-living capacity.

What critics are saying

  • GUIDE reimbursements began July 2025; CMS changes can squeeze dementia-care economics quickly.
  • EverTrue’s 2025 rebrand risks confusing residents, donors, and referral sources during integration.
  • If occupancy weakens at new memory-support and IL expansions, debt service and capital plans break.

What makes Lutheran Senior Services unique

  • EverTrue spans 14 life plan communities, home care, housing, and PACE across three states.
  • Its Still You memory support philosophy differentiates dementia care beyond standard locked-unit models.
  • The 2026 St. Andrew’s affiliation broadened scale and deepened Missouri aging-services coverage.

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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%
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