Maintenance Technician
Description

 

Luther Village, an active 55+ retirement community in Arlington Heights, is currently looking for a qualified individual with a positive attitude, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for working with seniors.

Top Reasons to apply to our Team at Luther Village

  • Enjoy a work-life balance with day hours
  • Be part of a team with the unique opportunity to connect with residents and help create resident experiences.
  • Positive work environment
  • A place to have fun and grow

Respond to and attend to resident and community repair requests. Communicate with residents and management to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all equipment shut-off valves and all building utility shut-offs. Maintain maintenance inventory, equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building upkeep. Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement, and complete cleanup of the painting or repair area. Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components (including lamps), cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, electrical switches and outlets, and other resident items. Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work. Demonstrate basic computer skills, including entering air handler schedules and adjusting temperatures.

Salary based on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends and holidays

On-call rotation 

Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all residents according to company standards, anticipate and address resident service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank residents with genuine appreciation. Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.