Senior Living Maintenance Director

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Director to support seniors in our beautiful community. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with seniors and dedicated to ensuring an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, fire and sprinkler equipment, H.V.A.C., landscape, carpentry work, painting, and equipment repair.
• Ensure walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture, woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained and repaired.
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner which includes painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Responsible for all in-house plumbing, e.g. sinks, toilets and bathtubs.
• Responsible for minor electrical work within units and in common areas, e.g. light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals, etc.
• Responsible for painting of all apartments and common areas.
• Repair, clean and maintain all carpet, floor coverings and furniture.
• Responsible for completing all work orders in a timely manner – noting any other work completed at the location but not listed on work order.
• Document safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines.
• Preventative maintenance and cleaning of the community vehicles (busses, cars, and vans).
• Inspect apartments at time notice to vacate is given for any necessary work (i.e. carpet replacement).
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual testing and maintenance to community equipment as appropriate. Examples: Kitchen equipment, hot water heater, exhausts systems, etc.
• Conduct and document emergency evacuation drills as required by state and federal laws.
• Responds immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies, based on established protocol.
• Maintain and test all emergency call systems including pendants or any other accessory type devices.
• Test all emergency call peripheral equipment prior to move in. Where applicable conduct weekly checks and maintenance to back up permanent mounted or portable generator.
• Aid in the training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications.
• Coordinate fire drills for all shifts and document each fire drill each shift once a month.
• Direct, train, and support all other direct report staff as assigned.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proven ability to manage vendors for maintenance projects as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating and HVAC skills.
• HVAC Certification preferred.
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Senior living maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!