Maintenance Director

About the role

Ivy Park at La Jolla is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, Resilience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the physical plant including the interior and exterior of the Community to maintain proper operations of the property.
• Oversee the general operations of the maintenance and housekeeping departments to ensure the property is maintained in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner in accordance with property policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate mechanical ability and/or capability of self-teaching to work on equipment such as washer/extractors and dryers; refrigeration and heating units; ice machines; minor plumbing; minor electrical difficulties such as replacement of wall switches, receptacles, loose wiring, and resident call devices; carpentry and painting.
• ELECTRICAL DUTIES: Troubleshoot, identify problems, and obtain materials to fully repair electrical difficulties including wall switches, interior/exterior lighting, cover plates, receptacles, loose wiring, resident call systems, control devices, laundry, and kitchen equipment.
• STRUCTURAL DUTIES: Plan, order, and install cabinets for remodeling of apartments; perform carpentry duties such as repairing or replacing sheetrock, plywood, and/or structural materials; repair resident furnishings.
• PAINTING DUTIES: Plan, order, and perform painting requirements (interior/exterior) of the entire complex in a timely and professional manner; properly dispose of materials (paint thinner, lacquer, etc.) ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal EPA guidelines.
• PLUMBING DUTIES: Plan, order, and perform minor plumbing repairs including faucets, showers, drains, and other plumbing-related problems.
• Conduct daily inspection of the property’s outside grounds and immediately correct any needed items to assure the property is always tour-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two (2) years experience in the building industry, maintenance and/or housekeeping handling the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and structural matters; knowledge of building construction is helpful.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees.
• Able to safely operate a wide variety of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care.
• Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
• Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB tests.
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance