General Maintenance Technician

Kendal at Oberlin is a full-service life plan community, which primarily serves older adults in the Quaker tradition. Residents are assured a lifetime of healthcare including short- and long-term nursing services, memory care and assisted living. Equally important, residents enjoy an independent, enriching living experience.

Kendal at Oberlin's Facility Services team is currently seeking skilled individual for a full-time General Maintenance Technician position. The General Maintenance Technician will work 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday and must also be available and willing to work one weekend every 7 weeks.  The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for providing general day-to-day maintenance of equipment, grounds, structures and systems of the facility. The Maintenance Tech must have a solid working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and most importantly, significant finish and detail carpentry experience. Essential responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• All manner of carpentry repairs, primarily finish and detail carpentry, as well as door and window replacement and repair skills. 


• Perform routine operational checks and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems to ensure proper temperatures, flows, injection rates, etc.


• Respond and report critical and emergency events as required. 


• Perform maintenance related tasks as assigned or found during shift. 


• Provide assistance to other departmental staff members in the area of maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, laundry and transportation as well as other departments as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Solid working knowledge of finish and detail carpentry, electrical equipment and systems, HVAC, plumbing and painting.


• Specialized in finish and detail carpentry highly preferred.


• Experience in swimming pool maintenance.


• Must have valid driver's license in Ohio.


• Must be able to operate company vehicles and equipment that are necessary in the performance of assigned duties.


• Must be physically able to walk, climb, bend, lift, stoop, pull, crawl, carry, dig, shovel and drive with no more than minor correctable deficiencies in sight and hearing.

***Exposures may include but are not limited to: electrical voltage, HVAC, grease, oils, lubricants, fuels, dust, chemicals and varying temperature extremes. Exposure to all types of inclement weather. ***