A Facilities Specialist or Coordinator is in charge of building and equipment maintenance, building security systems, emergency plans, often for specific buildings only. May be involved in planning of new facilities. Acts as contact person between employees and outside contractors.
Kendal at Hanover is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, employing over 300 staff members and home to 400 residents. We believe in providing a rich environment for growth and learning in a manner that works for you, including an emphasis on true work/life balance. Kendal at Hanover is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Technician II to join our Facilities team. You'll be responsible for for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing building systems and equipment to support a safe and reliable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with a rotating call schedule for weekends and holidays.
Primary roles and responsibilities include:
Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and building systems; Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment including air handlers, pumps, motors, valves, VFDs, controls, refrigeration systems, and commercial kitchen equipment; Utilizing predictive maintenance tools such as infrared thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound, and motor testing to identify issues and improve equipment reliability; Operating, monitoring, and optimizing building systems including
BMS, HVAC
controls, fire alarms, security, and access control systems; Performing electrical and plumbing repairs, including lighting, outlets, motors, and fixtures; Conducting inspections, rounds, and system monitoring to identify issues and collect data; Completing work orders and record documentation accurately within the CMMS. Managing small to medium facility projects, including planning, coordination, and quality oversight Responding to building system emergencies, urgent maintenance requests, operational issues, and supporting security rounds. The successful candidate for this role will have: A technical education in HVAC/refrigeration, building systems, mechanical systems or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A minimum of 3-5 years of HVAC experience, facilities maintenance, mechanical or building systems experience, with demonstrated knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and building systems. A valid, unexpired driver's license and be insurable under the Kendal vehicle insurance policy; Strong troubleshooting ability with experience repairing and maintaining complex mechanical systems and equipment; Strong customer service and communication skills; The ability to operate computers for building systems and documentation; The physical ability to lift up to 150 pounds and frequently climb, bend, crawl, and work indoors/outdoors. Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (IR thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound, etc.) (preferred).
Pay:
$28.00 - $32.75 per hour, dependent on experience Kendal at Hanover offers a competitive hourly rate plus generous evening/night/weekend shift differentials. Kendal also offers exceptional benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, generous Paid Time Off programs, onsite childcare, free access to a 24/7 fitness center and pool, professional training, and development and growth opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
