Maintenance Director

Coordinate tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance. Coordinate and assist with the general housekeeping of all public areas and the routine cleaning of residents’ units both occupied and unoccupied. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Building Exterior 

• Ensure that lawns and flowerbeds are manicured, watered and fertilized.
• Ensure that roads are plowed during the winter, driveways and sidewalks are cleared of snow, and sidewalks are salted to prevent icing. 

General Maintenance

• Establish and carry out a preventative maintenance program.
• Collaborates with AMD / PM to ensure make ready tasks to be performed in-house are scheduled/coordinated. 

• Reports problems with the interior and exterior of the building and any equipment to Executive Director and Director of Operations. 

• Assist with development of the maintenance budget. 
• Maintain and requisition supplies needed within the annual budget. Request prior approval for items not in the budget. 
• Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
• Maintain, prioritize and disperse daily work orders to team members and follow up for prompt completion.
• Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash.
• Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.
• Inspect building and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair. Replace light bulbs.
• Perform periodic structural (visual) assessments of the building and report any observed defects. 
• Provide weekly inspections and routine maintenance on company vehicles. Arrange for all repair work and routine maintenance for handicap lift. 
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors for any required maintenance/ repair work. 

Work with management team to ensure efficient operation of facility

• Ensure a safe living environment. 
• Assume on-call duties, as required.

• Report any on-the-job injuries to supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel. 

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be age 18 or older
• Experience in maintenance or environmental services
• Experience in grounds maintenance (lawn and plant care)

• Experience with cleaning occupied apartments, hotel cleaning, or long-term care facilities

• Covid-19 and Influenza vaccines; reasonable accommodations will be considered 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.

• Function and operation of kitchen appliances, office equipment, maintenance equipment and grounds equipment, with ability to do minor repairs
• Understanding of and ability to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems
• Proper care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, and other plants
• Drywall repair and painting
• Outdoor responsibilities in winter and summer

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with general cleaning procedures
• Food handling regulations

• HVAC certification is a plus.

• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults