Maintenance Technician – Hillcrest Health & Living

Location: Hillcrest Health & Living Corporate Office / Freedom Village – Bellevue, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Health & Living
Schedule: Full-Time | Support Across Hillcrest Communities as Needed

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, skilled, and service-focused Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team.

This position will have primary responsibility for supporting the Hillcrest corporate office and Freedom Village, with the flexibility to assist at other Hillcrest communities when maintenance coverage or additional support is needed.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Maintenance Technician, you will help create safe, functional, clean, and well-maintained environments for residents, guests, team members, and visitors across our organization.

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance responsibilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, preventative maintenance, and general building repair.

Your primary locations will be the Hillcrest corporate office and Freedom Village, while also providing maintenance support at other Hillcrest communities when needed.

You will:

• Perform general maintenance and building repairs, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, masonry, and other facility needs.

• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for fixed and movable building equipment.

• Maintain office equipment, kitchen equipment, hand and power tools, vacuums, and building mechanical systems.

• Complete preventative maintenance and demand work orders accurately and timely.

• Utilize Hillcrest's internal maintenance reporting system to receive, document, and complete work requests.

• Identify potential maintenance concerns before they become larger issues and take appropriate action.

• Assist departments with moving and setting up furniture, equipment, and other items.

• Maintain maintenance shops, garages, storage areas, grounds, and assigned work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

• Assist with facility cleaning or housekeeping responsibilities when needed, including public areas, offices, floors, windows, and trash removal.

• Follow appropriate chemical-use, safety, and cross-contamination procedures.

• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and checklists.

• Notify leadership promptly of damage, hazardous conditions, safety concerns, or emergency situations.

• Assist with ordering approved parts, supplies, and equipment while following budget guidelines and approved-vendor requirements.

• Provide maintenance coverage and assistance at other Hillcrest communities as operational needs require.

• Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance needs and weekend responsibilities as assigned.

The position includes responsibility for completing work orders, preventative maintenance, equipment repair, building upkeep, and department support while helping maintain safe and functional facilities.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, and comfortable working independently while supporting multiple departments and locations.

The right candidate will be able to troubleshoot problems, prioritize work orders, and take ownership of maintenance needs from identification through completion. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, solving problems, and seeing the direct results of their work.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous building, facility, property, or general maintenance experience.

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify maintenance concerns and determine the appropriate next steps.

• Experience completing preventative maintenance and responding to work orders.

• Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and facility appearance.

• Ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities and respond appropriately to urgent needs.

• A self-directed work style with strong accountability and follow-through.

• Strong customer-service skills when interacting with residents, team members, vendors, and visitors.

• Ability to work effectively across different buildings, departments, and Hillcrest communities.

• A calm, flexible, and professional approach when responding to unexpected maintenance issues or emergencies.

• Comfort using technology and electronic work-order systems.

• A team-first attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• At least two years of building-maintenance experience preferred.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems preferred.

• Formal HVAC schooling or training preferred.

• Previous experience in healthcare, senior living, multifamily housing, commercial facilities, or a similar environment is helpful.

• Experience with preventative maintenance, work-order systems, and general building repairs preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

Behind every great resident and team-member experience is a facility that is safe, comfortable, and working the way it should.

As a Maintenance Technician, your work will directly impact the day-to-day operations of the Hillcrest corporate office and Freedom Village, while also giving you the opportunity to provide support across other Hillcrest communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants more than the same maintenance routine every day. You will work across building systems, solve different types of problems, and become a trusted resource for teams throughout the organization.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Competitive compensation.

• Multiple health insurance plan options.

• Vision, dental, and life insurance.

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.

• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.

• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.

• Variety in daily responsibilities and the opportunity to support multiple locations.

• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

• Must be able to independently lift up to 75 pounds.

• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.

• Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, maintenance equipment, and appropriate chemicals.

• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple maintenance priorities.

• Must be able to utilize technology, work-order systems, equipment, and resources efficiently and effectively.

• Must be willing and able to travel between the corporate office, Freedom Village, and other Hillcrest communities as needed.

• Must be available for after-hours emergency maintenance calls and weekend responsibilities as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Help Keep Hillcrest Running?

If you are a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and helping keep buildings safe and operating smoothly, we invite you to apply for the Maintenance Technician – Hillcrest Health & Living role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives by creating safe, dependable, and well-maintained environments for the people we serve.