Director of Maintenance

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Maintenance manages maintenance operations at Village of the Heights, a senior living community. The role supervises maintenance and housekeeping staff, oversees building systems and preventive maintenance, coordinates contractors, and supports community safety and emergency response. The Director may perform repairs directly or arrange for others to complete them, and ensures maintenance work and vacant resident-room preparation comply with applicable building and safety codes.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Five or more years of experience as a Maintenance Technician.
HVAC certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervision of support staff is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff, including hiring, discipline, assessment, and termination of direct reports.
Recommend compensation for hires, promotions, and merit increases.
Ensure all functions are staffed by developing and maintaining employee schedules.
Manage maintenance requests and maintain the job order log through completion.
Act as the subject matter expert on carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; perform or arrange repairs as needed.
Monitor and maintain building systems, conducting testing as required by code. Systems and areas include fire drills, generators, filters and bulbs, HVAC, kitchen equipment, plumbing, carpentry, health department regulations, and OSHA requirements.
Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on time, personally, through subordinates, or by outside contractors.
Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance service as needed.
Maintain a professional appearance and good hygiene in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate, manage, and oversee outside contractors; direct others to complete maintenance requests or complete work orders personally.
Direct staff in preparing vacant resident rooms and perform make-ready work as needed; ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
Identify when external contractors are needed, obtain quotes, advise the Executive Director, and obtain approval before engaging contractors.
Oversee community safety programs, the safety committee, and training, including OSHA, risk assessment, disaster planning, and fire drills.
Serve on the community's emergency response team.
Coordinate competing tasks and deadlines; identify and evaluate problems and possible causes to determine root causes and impacts.
Make informed and authoritative decisions after considering available courses of action.
Procure and safeguard the building, equipment, and supplies.
Directly supervise housekeeping staff and potentially maintenance technicians, painters, floor care specialists, and porters/janitors; oversee external contractors and support coworkers.