Senior Living Maintenance Specialist | Impact & Growth

Cedarhurst Living; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist to manage interior and exterior upkeep across our senior living communities. You will report to the Corporate Director of Capital & Plant Operations and support preventative maintenance, safety programs, and renovations.

The role demands strong teamwork, organizational skills, and excellent communication to maintain high standards for residents and building systems. Travel to communities is a regular part of the job.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or some college; 2–5 years of experience in maintenance preferred.
• Two+ years maintenance experience in senior living or multi-family housing is preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently (80–100%) and stay away from home as needed.
• Must communicate effectively and work well with on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative maintenance programs and respond to work orders.
• Identify priority rooms with on-site team and prepare them rent-ready.
• Assist with renovation projects, define scope, timelines and contractor coordination.
• Lead or assist with life safety and disaster preparedness procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or some college

Accredited maintenance training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

TELS

Job description

Cedarhurst Living is seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist to manage interior and exterior upkeep across our senior living communities. You will report to the Corporate Director of Capital & Plant Operations and support preventative maintenance, safety programs, and renovations.

The role demands strong teamwork, organizational skills, and excellent communication to maintain high standards for residents and building systems. Travel to communities is a regular part of the job.