Maintenance Manager

About Us

Brookdale is recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally. With 589 communities nationwide as of November 30, 2025, Brookdale provides opportunities for career advancement, robust training programs, and extensive corporate support. Our focus is on gracious hospitality, neighborliness, and creating a home-like atmosphere for residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Manages associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
• Supervises community maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry (if applicable) staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues, and firing.
• Directs workers engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community; inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
• Oversees scheduled maintenance on H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their rooms, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and replacing light bulbs.
• Oversees repairs and maintenance of buildings, including vacated rooms in a timely manner (e.g., painting walls and cleaning carpets).
• Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in common areas are properly maintained.
• Maintains positive communication with local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and other governing jurisdictions.
• Assesses plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action while working within local and state codes.
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and takes necessary precautions.
• Assesses property damage and files property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid state driver’s license required for vehicle travel, as needed.
• Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department; uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems.
• Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Skills

• Working knowledge of a functional discipline.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Brookdale offers a full suite of benefits that vary by employment status (part-time, full-time, or temporary).

• Part- and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
  • Optional voluntary benefits, including ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility:
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Adoption benefit
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance
  • Optional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
• To support associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725 (less applicable taxes and withholding), for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least a year.
• Veterans, transitioning active-duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Base pay will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking or hearing, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage.
• On-call as needed.
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious, or biological hazards.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
• Requires travel occasionally.
• Vision requirements for the role.