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St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home.

If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of Renovation Specialist. This is a full time, 40-hour position located at St. John's Meadows.

Position Summary:

Position Summary :

Perform renovations internally and externally throughout the campus to include refurbishing units, providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks.

Qualifications & Education Required:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent certificate of completion

+ Five+ years’ experience in construction/building trades, facility maintenance, painting, refinishing and remodeling

+ Experience with remodeling and maintenance tools

+ Valid NYS driver’s license

+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

+ Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

Core Organizational Competencies :

+ St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.

+ Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.

+ Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.

+ Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.

+ Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.

+ Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.

+ Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.

+ Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

Position Competencies :

+ Displays sense of urgency

+ Works well under pressure

+ Passes on information to co-workers with clarity

+ Speedy and timely decision maker, ambitious and driven

+ Keeps silent when others express themselves

+ Adheres to guidelines and established procedures easily

+ Enjoys being around people who are different

+ Adapts appropriately to cultural differences

+ Considers downstream consequences

+ Shows self-discipline in all areas

+ Focus remains in priorities

Position Responsibilities :

+ Construction plan design and material pricing of active and proposed renovation projects.

+ Design and fabricate custom cabinetry, furniture and accent pieces.

+ Working

+ Perform (in accordance with all applicable codes, manufacturer specifications and policies of the Home) renovation, remodeling refinishing, reconstruction, construction, maintenance and repairs to any area within or utilized by the facility.

+ Service and installation of vinyl and ceramic tile, drywall, steel and wood substructure, ceilings flooring, doors, windows, hardware, trim, window treatments, vinyl wall protection, paint, cabinetry and electrical components.

+ Custom cabinet and countertop installation

+ Work with renovation vendors to order custom cabinets, countertops, etc.

+ Working lead on renovation projects, providing in-house staff task guidance and on-site contractor coordination.

+ Ordering of parts and materials.

+ Perform Inventory control.

Physical Requirements :

+ Walking, running, lifting (as much as 50 lbs.), pushing (as much as 250 lbs.), climbing stairs.

Exposure to Conditions :

+ May be exposed to infectious diseases. Exposed to physical aggression