Maintenance Specialist

Savant Senior Living Management LLC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Savant Senior Living Management LLC is looking for a Maintenance Specialist in Downey, California. In this role, you'll support the Director of Maintenance, conduct facility audits, and provide training to community maintenance teams. This position is essential in ensuring operational continuity during Maintenance Director transitions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and strong hands-on skills in maintenance operations. A salary range of $90,000-110,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, plant operations, or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Ability to adapt and work on-site at different community locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Support implementation of corporate maintenance policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and provide onboarding support to new maintenance staff.
• Monitor and report on maintenance activities and safety compliance.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance skills

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The Maintenance Specialist supports the Director of Maintenance in ensuring consistent maintenance operations, compliance, and safety standards across the company. This position assists with audits, policy implementation, and special projects, while primarily serving as an on-site resource to fill in for community‑level Maintenance Directors during vacancies, absences, or transitions. The Maintenance Specialist also provides hands‑on training, onboarding, and mentorship to community maintenance teams to ensure adherence to company standards and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position

• Assist the Director of Maintenance with facility audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Support the implementation of corporate maintenance policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance programs at the community level.
• Temporarily assume the role of Maintenance Director at a community during vacancies, leaves of absence, or staffing transitions to ensure operational continuity.
• Provide training, mentoring, and onboarding support to new community‑level Maintenance Directors and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with community Executive Directors and staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations.
• Monitor and report on maintenance activities, safety compliance, and adherence to company standards.
• Support project coordination, including vendor oversight and small‑scale renovations or equipment replacements as assigned.
• Act as a field resource to identify operational challenges, share best practices, and recommend improvements to the Director of Maintenance.
• Participate in emergency response efforts and assist with resolving urgent maintenance or facility‑related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or corporate leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise staff but provides training, guidance, and temporary leadership at the community level.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, plant operations, or facilities management (healthcare, hospitality, or senior living preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, etc.).
• Experience in training, mentoring, or leading small teams preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently and work on‑site at different community locations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or safety preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Ability to be on‑call for any onsite or remote emergencies.
• Strong hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and step into leadership roles at the community level.
• Knowledge of Title 22, OSHA, life safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication, training, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced understanding of facilities planning, preventive maintenance, and asset management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, and grasp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse and work in facilities of varying size and condition, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.

PayScale $90,000-110,000/ year

Equal Opportunity Employer
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