Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Job Description
The Facilities Maintenance Specialist at Aculabs is responsible for the hands-on maintenance, repair, upkeep, and appearance of company buildings, grounds, parking areas, and general facilities. This position is intended for an experienced, self-sufficient individual who can independently manage a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks without the need to outsource routine facility work.
About the Company
Aculabs, a family-owned industry leader servicing long-term care facilities across the Mid-Atlantic since 1972, is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services with excellence and reliability. The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and experienced in general building maintenance, light carpentry, painting, landscaping, minor plumbing, basic electrical work, and day-to-day facility repairs and improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
- Health insurance and retirement benefits
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repair duties across company facilities
- Complete routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical repairs
- Maintain interior and exterior property appearance, including landscaping and seasonal upkeep
- Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance or safety concerns
- Assemble, install, move, and repair office furniture and equipment
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility-related issues
- Coordinate specialized repairs and vendor services when needed
- Assist with weather-related preparation and cleanup, including snow and storm response
- Provide maintenance support for multiple office locations as needed
- Respond to after-hours facility emergencies, alarms, and urgent maintenance matters
- Maintain organized workspaces, tools, and maintenance equipment
- Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
- Perform additional facility-related duties as assigned by leadership
Requirements
- Strong hands-on maintenance and repair abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repair techniques.
- Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to facility issues efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive bending, kneeling, climbing, and physical labor.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license.
Education/ Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Trade school, vocational training, maintenance certifications, or related hands-on experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in general maintenance, facilities maintenance, building repair, construction, or related field preferred.
- Experience with carpentry, painting, light plumbing, light electrical work, and facility maintenance strongly preferred.
- Basic computer and communication skills required.
Aculabs is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.