Director of Building & Grounds (Maintenance Supervisor)
About The Position
Nashoba Park, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, is hiring a Director of Building and Grounds to lead maintenance and housekeeping operations at its assisted living community in Ayer, Massachusetts. The role helps provide residents with a clean, safe, well-maintained, and home-like environment. The director performs hands-on maintenance and repair work, directs maintenance technicians, oversees department staff and contractors, manages the department budget, and ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with rotating manager-on-duty weekend coverage. The annual salary is $70,000–$80,000 based on experience.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safety regulations, state and federal codes, safe work practices, budget development and fiscal management, and maintenance trades.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to learn new technologies and use the TELS project management tool.
- At least one year of experience supervising or training staff.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 30 pounds, and regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and preventive maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work and direct maintenance technicians in carrying out maintenance and repairs.
- Manage and respond to resident service and maintenance requests; maintain landscaping and the overall appearance of the community; keep the building interior and exterior in good repair; and ensure proper cleaning.
- Conduct, schedule, and/or direct ongoing and preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler and fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing, and similar work.
- Schedule repairs and routine maintenance for institutional equipment, appliances, and vehicles, including the community van.
- Schedule and conduct apartment turnover work or supervise workers and contractors, completing rapid-turnaround projects such as kitchenette refurbishments, carpet installation, and paint touch-ups.
- Monitor and manage the department budget.
- Manage, direct, and supervise department staff, including housekeeping and laundry associates, and enforce compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match
- Bonus program for referring associates and/or residents
- Retail discounts
- Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Nationwide tuition rewards program
- Free meal during scheduled shifts
- Professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter benefits with pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
