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Lutheran Senior Services

Faith-based non-profit elder care services

Maintenance Specialist

Building & Property MaintenancePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeColumbia, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; trade school is preferable.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, 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.
  • Experience with commercial kitchen or laundry equipment service is preferred.
  • The employee may be required to provide their own hand tools.
  • The role requires the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • The role requires the ability to write simple correspondence.
  • The role requires the ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
  • 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 regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear; frequently to sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally to climb or balance.
  • The employee may need to work outdoors in all seasons and conditions, sometimes under less than normal lighting, and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, under standard precautions.
  • The employee may encounter emotionally upset residents or family members.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned work orders through a computerized maintenance management system to repair or install equipment, machinery, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, locks, and grounds items, and assist residents or customers with general maintenance needs.
  • Prepare apartments for occupancy by painting, patching, making repairs, and completing other tasks needed to make units ready for move-in.
  • Perform HVAC upkeep and repairs, track inventory, recommend purchases, and complete reports.
  • Maintain, test, lubricate, and clean equipment and machinery; report malfunctions and repair or replace defective items.
  • Help maintain the appearance of the main and outside buildings and grounds, including snow removal and salting.
  • Conduct inspections and drills as assigned, including sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, and bed inspections.
  • Perform painting as required, including preparing residential units for move-in and painting common areas; serve as the location's primary painter when designated.
  • Remain on-call when assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A valid driver's license 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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