Maintenance Specialist

Gardant Management Solutions; Indianapolis, Kankakee (IN, IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Gym membership

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gardant Management Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to support our communities across multiple sites. Expect extensive travel and overnight stays, with a primary focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems to ensure safe, compliant, and welcoming environments for residents and staff.

You will fill in at communities as needed, supervise maintenance teams, and facilitate NSPIRE and regulatory inspections while mentoring staff and contributing to safety culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site management experience, healthcare setting preferred.
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record and willingness to travel extensively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; TELS experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of regulations covering maintenance, utilities, lawn care, and housekeeping.
• Budgeting and fiscal management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to juggle shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on resource across multiple communities or sites.
• Be on-call for urgent maintenance matters, 24/7.
• Develop and monitor preventative maintenance programs for communities.
• Train and mentor site maintenance staff.
• Support inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Manage budgeting review and variance reporting for sites.
• Oversee supply ordering and ensure up-to-date equipment manuals.
• Stay current on new products, methods, and procedures to raise service quality.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on new building start-ups.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kankakee, IL 60901

Salary: $73,000.00 - $75,000.00

Gardant is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist to support our Communities across multiple sites. Reporting to the AVP of Ancillary Services, you will be the go-to expert for critical building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, refrigeration, and more. You'll help our maintenance teams stay sharp, compliant, and prepared, while making sure every Community you support feels like home for residents and staff alike.

This position requires extensive travel and overnight stay.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on resource, filling in at communities when a maintenance position is vacant
• Be an on-call resource for urgent maintenance matters, 24/7
• Build and monitor effective preventative maintenance programs across communities
• Train and mentor community maintenance staff
• Support NSPIRE and regulatory inspections to ensure top-tier building care
• Oversee the TELS system and review budget/variance reports
• Monitor supply ordering through approved vendors
• Maintain up-to-date equipment manuals for each community
• Stay ahead of new products, methods, and procedures to raise the bar on service
• Step in with Director of Maintenance-level skills: electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment, carpentry
• Consult with the VP of Construction on new building start-ups
• Oversee fire and disaster drill compliance
• Champion a strong safety culture at every site

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays
• 5+ years of multi-site management experience, healthcare setting preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); TELS experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations covering maintenance, utilities, lawn care, and housekeeping
• Budgeting and fiscal management experience
• Excellent communication skillsA steady hand under pressure and the flexibility to juggle shifting priorities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-subsidized Gym Membership & Wellness Program
• EAP & Maven family planning program
• 401(k) with biweekly employer match
• Outside-In Employee Referral Program
• Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off
• Self-service payroll & tools (Paycom)