Director of Building & Grounds
About the role
Nashoba Park is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, an organization with an exceptional reputation for quality care, innovative programs that enhance residents' quality of life, and the highest industry standards. The community is located at 15 Winthrop Avenue, Ayer, MA. Our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy — compassion, integrity, and viewing their role as an opportunity to make a real difference in seniors’ lives — establishes and maintains our position of excellence and trustworthiness in senior housing. The maintenance team provides a clean, safe, home-like environment, and we are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today.
Schedule
- Full Time: Monday–Friday
- Rotating manager on-duty weekend coverage
Pay
Annual salary range: $70,000 – $80,000 based on experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive standard benefits program effective day of hire
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Pre-tax retirement savings plan with company match
- DEI Initiatives — regular opportunities for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and/or residents
- Retail discounts: cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and more
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Nationwide tuition rewards program
- Free meal during scheduled shifts
- Extensive professional development and education programs, including opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter Benefits — pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work as required and direct maintenance technicians in the performance of maintenance and repair work
- Effectively manage/conduct service and maintenance requests from residents, maintain landscaping and overall community appearance, keep building interior and exterior in good repair, and ensure proper cleaning
- Conduct, schedule, and/or direct ongoing and preventive maintenance programs including HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing, and similar work
- Schedule repairs and routine maintenance of all institutional equipment, appliances, and vehicles, including the community van
- Schedule and conduct work (and/or supervise workers/contractors) for apartment turnovers with rapid turnaround, ranging from refurbishing kitchenettes and installing new carpet to simple paint touch-ups
- Monitor and manage the department budget
- Manage, direct, and supervise all department staff including housekeeping/laundry associates and enforce compliance with all safety rules and regulations
Requirements
- Knowledge: Safety regulations, state/federal codes and safe work practices, budget development and fiscal management, and maintenance trades (required)
- Experience: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and preventative maintenance (preferred)
- Physical requirements: Standing, lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending; lifting and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with residents, co-workers, and families
- Technology: Ability to learn new technologies and use project management tool (TELS)
- Leadership: One year of experience supervising or training staff
- Reliability: Must be on time and reliable; residents rely on the team for daily living assistance