FACILITIES SPECIALIST
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Job summary
CHOR YFS, an affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking a Facilities Specialist to maintain our residential and community‑based facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with Facilities Management to support staff and residents.
The role involves hands‑on maintenance, PM tasks, and occasional travel between multiple company locations. Strong organization and communication are essential.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and basic building systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned facilities and support day‑to‑day operations.
- Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Track and close work orders using CMMS.
- Travel between company locations as needed.
Skills
Education
Job description
Make an Impact Every Day by Keeping Our Communities Safe & Supported
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Doylestown, PA and Germantown, PA
At Apis Services, Inc. and our affiliated organizations, we're more than a workplace—we're a team committed to creating safe, supportive, and well‑maintained environments where the people we serve can thrive.
As a Facilities Specialist, you'll play an essential role in keeping our residential and community‑based facilities safe, functional, and compliant with health, safety, and regulatory standards. From preventative maintenance and repairs to emergency response and special projects, your work directly supports the people and teams who depend on our facilities every day.
If you're hands‑on, dependable, organized, and take pride in solving problems, this is an opportunity to make an impact behind the scenes while supporting a mission that matters.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Available after30 days of employment
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Collaborative Facilities and Operations team
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Opportunities to develop additional maintenance and technical skills
- Exposure to residential, commercial, and community‑based facilities
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Comprehensive onboarding and required training
- Hands‑on experience with preventative and general facilities maintenance
- Opportunities to expand knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and building systems
- Continued education and safety training
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems
- Help maintain safe and functional homes and facilities
- Respond to maintenance needs that directly affect staff and residents
- Prevent problems through routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Support emergency response and facility operations
- Help create clean, safe, and welcoming environments across our communities
The Facilities Specialist is responsible for maintaining assigned facilities and supporting day‑to‑day operations under the direction of the Facilities Manager. You'll ensure properties, equipment, and building systems are properly maintained and operating in accordance with organizational policies, state regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all assigned premises.
- Complete routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Carry out established preventative maintenance (PM) orders.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of HVAC systems, smoke detectors, sump pumps, dryer vents, well filters and UV lights, fire and alarm panels, and other facility equipment.
- Complete facilities‑related work orders.
- Perform general property maintenance, including appliance repair, minor plumbing repairs, minor electrical work, drywall repair, painting, deep cleaning and organization, door replacement, and other maintenance tasks.
- Ensure all facilities are operating in a safe and proper manner.
- Respond to emergency and on‑call maintenance situations.
- Participate in the on‑call rotation as needed.
- Report equipment‑related emergencies to Apis Services Facilities Management.
- Respond to alarms and other emergency situations outside of regular business hours when required.
- Serve as designated essential personnel during emergency situations.
- Occasionally arrive early, approximately 6:00 AM, to open facilities and provide access to contractors.
- Track and update work orders using the company's computerized maintenance management system.
- Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks within established timeframes.Identify maintenance concerns and communicate issues to Facilities Management.
- Report and coordinate program concerns identified while on‑site with Facilities Management and/or the VP of Business Operations.
- Liaise with onsite building leadership.
- Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors, and Facilities Management.
- Communicate clearly and professionally when addressing maintenance needs and facility concerns.
- Support special projects and other Facilities Department initiatives as assigned.
- Travel between company locations as needed.
- Perform or assist with seasonal duties, including snow removal.
- Assist with special projects and facility improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Dependable
- Organized
- Detail‑Oriented
- Self‑Motivated
- A Problem Solver
- Safety‑Minded
- A Strong Communicator
- Team‑Oriented
- Comfortable Working Independently
- Skilled with Hand and Power Tools
- Committed to Maintaining Safe, Functional Environments
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3–5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent related functions preferred.
- Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities maintenance.
- Knowledge and experience in building and household maintenance.
- Experience with building and household construction and repair.
- Experience performing skilled maintenance work.
- Technical specialty program, certification, or related training.
- Experience with HVAC preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience using computerized maintenance or property management software.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within an established framework of responsibilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve general maintenance issues.
- Ability to safely operate hand, electric, motorized, light, heavy, and specialized equipment.
- Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate work‑order records.
- Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, families, staff, contractors, and external partners.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements and organizational policies.
- Must maintain a professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment.
This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks associated with facilities maintenance, including:
- Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and climbing stairs.
- Driving between multiple company locations.
- Operating hand tools, electric tools, motorized tools, and specialized equipment.
- Working with household appliances and furnishings.
- Climbing ladders and working at heights.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds without restriction.
- Performing work in office environments, residential homes, community living arrangements, and outdoor weather conditions.
- OSHA requirements and guidelines
- Fire and Safety policies and procedures
- HIPAA policies and confidentiality requirements
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Right‑to‑Know requirements
- Security policies and procedures
- Residential policies and procedures
- DPW and Title 55 regulations
- Fiscal, Office, and HR policies and procedures
- Required organizational trainings and meetings
- Current valid driver's license.
- Current vehicle registration.
- Functional vehicle and ability to travel between company locations.
Employees may operate:
- Hand tools
- Electric and motorized tools
- Light, heavy, and specialized equipment
- Home appliances and furnishings
- Multi‑line telephone systems
- Cellular phones
- Other facilities and maintenance equipment
Full‑Time
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
This position may require occasional early morning access, participation in an on‑call rotation, and response to emergency situations outside of regular business hours.
Location: Multiple Company Locations
Some jobs maintain buildings.
This job helps maintain the safe, supportive environments where people live, work, and receive services.
If you're someone who takes pride in solving problems, keeping things running, and creating safe and functional spaces for others, we invite you to join our team as a Facilities Specialist.
Your work matters every day—from completing a preventative maintenance task to responding to an emergency, every repair and improvement helps support the people and communities we serve.
The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) is an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc. and part of the Inperium family of companies.
CHOR YFS provides innovative behavioral health and residential treatment services focused on meeting the critical behavioral and mental health needs of children and families.
Today, our programs serve more than 650 children and families each year, providing treatment‑focused care designed to empower youth to overcome challenges and succeed.
When you join CHOR YFS, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, integrity, and the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Apis Services, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.
It is the policy of Apis Services, Inc. and its affiliated organizations to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy extends to every phase and aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, training, transfer, discipline, and termination.
Apis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliated organizations. Through shared expertise and resources, Apis Services supports organizational growth, quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and the advancement of the missions and visions of its affiliated organizations.
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