What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Certified Specialist position at The Chesapeake - LifeSpire?
Maintenance Technician
Trades specific experience required!
Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!
Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?
At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.
If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!
Skilled position responsible for the full scope of equipment maintenance across the campus including: day to day repairs, preventative maintenance, and planned projects. Position works collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role! We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. We have a strong 50-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
- Supportive environment to grow your career
- 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
- First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
- Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine general maintenance tasks
- Work closely with team members and residents to handle concerns as requested
- Diagnose and assess multiple types of maintenance needs including complex problems/failures
- Work independently with limited supervision
- Work under pressure, in confined spaces; in wet environments and with electrical equipment and circuits, in any combination
- Read and interpret blueprints
Minimum Qualifications:
- COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required
- High School diploma or GED
- Proven experience as maintenance technician
- Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
- Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
- Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
- Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
At The Chesapeake, energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, coaching, and opportunities to grow. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. Come join our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
