Maintenance Assistant

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor with documented evidence of varied skills and abilities.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Maintenance for a large residential community, hotel, hospitality, Assisted Living or similar industry experience desired.
• Skilled in the selection of personnel and management of staff to meet the needs of the entire community.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Acceptable working knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience working in a facility with a senior/geriatric population a plus.
• A true customer service, friendly attitude and demeanor when dealing with staff, residents, management and families.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to be on call during emergency situations as the building operates 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Cook out and assure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas on a daily basis to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Supervise Maintenance and Housekeeping associates.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance and housekeeping personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining cleaning schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building façade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate, supervise and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Initiate a training program to insure training is implemented and completed by all maintenance personnel, inspect all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Head up the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies at any time needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to: sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals and standards.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
• Other duties as assigned.

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• - We Care About People
• - We Do the Right Thing
• - We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• - We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• - We Take Ownership and Add Value
• - We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• The Maintenance Director is a highly active position, requiring long stretches (over 75% of the time) on ones' feet.
• This position also requires an individual to climb ladders, maneuver into tight areas, stoop, carry, turn, bend on a regular basis.
• The Maintenance Director position requires a highly active individual, willing to tackle a variety of physical tasks throughout the community.