Maintenance and Repair Worker

Maintenance and Repair Worker  

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Maintenance and Repair Workers are essential to keeping our community safe, secure, and well-maintained with their experience and knowledge in building, electrical and mechanical trades. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents. 

We’re currently seeking dedicated Maintenance and Repair for Luther Acres, the Luthercare community in Lititz, PA. We are hiring for an 8A-4P, M-F, Full-Time position with weekends as assigned or needed.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution , and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer g enerous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants. 

WHAT YOU DO:  

As a Maintenance and Repair Worker at Luther Acres, you’re an integral part of ensuring our buildings, equipment, and vehicles are safe and well-maintained by utilizing your semi-skilled and skilled trades experience. You’ll do this by performing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to: 

1. Building, electrical, and mechanical trades work to include HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, interior/exterior painting, roof repair, electrical repairs, electronics troubleshooting, vehicle maintenance, etc. Completes troubleshooting and preventative maintenance to avoid costly breakdowns. 
2. Basic tasks, including but not limited to, repairing dry wall and paint; clearing clogged drains and commodes; fixing leaks and replacing faucet washers; repairing sticking doors and noisy hingers; tightening handrails; repairing wheelchairs, vehicles, and small/major appliances.
3. Assisting with snow removal and basic groundskeeping, including trash removal. 
4. Must be willing and able to respond to after-hour calls to weather and/or maintenance emergencies and be available for on-call rotation responsibilities and holiday rotation schedules. 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  

1. A current driver’s license issued by the PA Department of Transportation 
2. High school diploma or equivalent or graduation from a vocational program for this position 
3. Three (3) years of varied semi-skilled tradesman experience 
4. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety and the ability to use power/hand tools and other maintenance equipment in a safe/efficient manner. 
5. Ability to lift and move sixty (60) to eighty (80) pound objects 

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/EDUCATION:   

1. Experience performing HVAC repair and/or installation as well as performing diagnostic repair of AC/DC electrical equipment 
2. Basic computer skills 

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:  

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster County. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center.

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.