Maintenance Specialist
Company: FOXDALE VILLAGE CORPORATION
Location: State College
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: About us: Foxdale
Village, a life plan community guided by Quaker values, is a
non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in
State College, PA. Foxdale was founded in 1985 by members of the
State College Friends Meeting and is founded on the values of
treating all with dignity and respect. Foxdale is regarded as a
premier healthcare facility both locally and nationally and has
been voted "Best Retirement Community in State College, PA" for
over a decade. Foxdale Village includes 57 apartments and 148
cottages and offers a range of health services with 46 beds in
skilled nursing for short and long-term care, two memory care
neighborhoods, and 55 beds in personal care, all with private
accommodations. We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist
to work as part of our dedicated maintenance team. We are hiring
for Full-Time position and expected work 40 hours per week
(8am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday, with a rotating weekend/holiday
schedule. Maintenance Specialist Job Summary: Responsible for
maintaining Community Building heating and cooling systems,
appliances, and various other systems requiring maintenance.
Essential Job Functions: Check and maintain the Community Building
and apartment heating and cooling systems on a regular basis.
Repair appliances as needed. Maintain communications and sensor
systems. Maintain natural gas lines. Test the sprinkler system for
adequate water pressure and leaks. Monitor the hot water
temperature to ensure that a 110 degree level is maintained and a
180 degree temperature is maintained for the dishwasher. Assist
with therapy pool maintenance, as needed. Use electronic work order
system to complete work orders in a timely manner. Assist in
resident Health Center moves. Prepare community common space areas
for various activities. Serve in an on-call status to respond to
mechanical system problems. Mow lawns and assist Grounds as needed.
Serve in an on-call status during inclement weather and assist in
snow removal as needed. Maintain regular and predictable attendance
in order to meet the maintenance needs of the community.
Maintenance Specialist Full-Time Benefits at Foxdale Include:
Competitive rate of pay working within a team oriented environment
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Short Term, Long Term, and
Life Insurance Plans Paid time off (PTO) Holiday Pay Time and a
half pay for holidays worked On call/call back pay 403 (B)
retirement program with Match Options Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA) Tuition reimbursement Program Requirements: Minimum
Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or its equivalent is
preferred. Experience: Hold Mechanic level proficiency in two of
the following skills and the ability to train to mechanic
proficiency in the remaining areas: Heating and Refrigeration,
Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical systems, Carpentry and Concrete.
Three to five years’ experience is preferred, along with experience
with commercial and residential buildings. The ability to read and
interpret architectural plans, schematic drawings, etc. is also
preferred. Language: Must be able to effectively communicate in
English. Math: Must be able to complete tasks using basic
mathematical skills. Computer: Basic computer skills preferred.
Training: On-site training is provided. Physical Requirements of
the Position: Seeing: Must be able to read. Hearing: Must be able
to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers. Dexterity: Must
be able to write, use a telephone, and operate various tools and
machinery needed to complete tasks. Strength: Must be able to bend,
stoop, and lift at least one-hundred pounds (with assistance when
needed). This position requires the completion of non-sedentary
work. Foxdale Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type:
Full-Time/ Non-Exempt.
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