Maintenance Specialist

Gardant; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Gym membership

Wellness program

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gardant seeks 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site management experience, healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations covering maintenance, utilities, lawn care, and housekeeping.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Budgeting and fiscal management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on resource 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.
• Stay ahead of new products, methods, and procedures to raise service standards.
• Step in with Director of Maintenance-level skills: electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment, carpentry.

Skills

Multi-site management

Microsoft Office

TELS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Safety culture

Tools

TELS system

Job description

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 vacantBe an on-call resource for urgent maintenance matters, 24/7Build and monitor effective preventative maintenance programs across communitiesTrain and mentor community maintenance staffSupport NSPIRE and regulatory inspections to ensure top-tier building careOversee the TELS system and review budget/variance reportsMonitor supply ordering through approved vendorsMaintain up-to-date equipment manuals for each communityStay ahead of new products, methods, and procedures to raise the bar on serviceStep in with Director of Maintenance-level skills: electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment, carpentryConsult with the VP of Construction on new building start-upsOversee fire and disaster drill complianceChampion a strong safety culture at every siteQualifications:A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel extensively, including overnight stays5+ years of multi-site management experience, healthcare setting preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); TELS experience a plusStrong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations covering maintenance, utilities, lawn care, and housekeepingBudgeting and fiscal management experienceExcellent communication skillsA steady hand under pressure and the flexibility to juggle shifting prioritiesBenefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packagesEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Employer-subsidized Gym Membership & Wellness ProgramEAP & Maven family planning program401(k) with biweekly employer matchOutside-In Employee Referral ProgramIntentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time OffSelf-service payroll & tools (Paycom)