Director of Maintenance

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Rapid City•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance (DOM) manages and leads the maintenance department and team at Peaceful Pines Senior Living. The role supports a safe, comfortable, welcoming, and home-like environment for residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care by overseeing maintenance, repairs, safety, appearance, regulatory compliance, and community operations. The DOM reports to the Executive Director. The position combines general facility maintenance and preventive upkeep with grounds care, emergency preparedness, life-safety compliance, documentation, and support for residents and community events. The DOM is expected to provide responsive, courteous service, minimize disruption to residents’ routines, and work with leadership and other departments to support resident well-being and operational excellence. The role may require responding to urgent maintenance or safety situations during and after business hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
At least 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, painting, and general building maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, plans, and maintenance documentation.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Effective verbal communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds with assistance when necessary.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
Must be available to respond to urgent maintenance or safety situations as required.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record if transportation responsibilities are required.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of facility maintenance experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, property management, or related environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, comfortable, attractive, accessible, and home-like environment for residents, families, visitors, and team members.
Inspect grounds, buildings, systems, and equipment for maintenance and safety concerns, and address issues proactively.
Complete routine maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance inspections, and work orders; prioritize and manage requests and repair projects.
Maintain maintenance, repair, life-safety, inspection, and other required records and logs.
Monitor, troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain building systems and components, including lighting, heating and ventilation, plumbing fixtures, security and alarm systems, office equipment, and electrical components.
Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance work, including carpentry, painting, basic electrical and plumbing repairs, drywall repair, equipment maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Operate tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment safely; read and follow technical manuals, specifications, diagrams, and maintenance documentation.
Monitor heating and cooling systems to maintain safe and comfortable building temperatures and ensure systems remain operational and compliant.
Support resident move-ins, move-outs, room transitions, and room setup.
Provide courteous and responsive service to residents, families, visitors, and team members; respond promptly to requests affecting resident comfort, safety, or quality of life.
Assist with resident transportation to appointments, activities, and events as assigned.
Partner with Life Enrichment and other departments to prepare spaces for activities, celebrations, programs, and special events.
Maintain community grounds, including lawn care, landscaping, gardening, seasonal work, and removal of snow, ice, leaves, and debris.
Develop, implement, and support disaster preparedness procedures; assist with planning and staff education.
Conduct fire drills and other required emergency preparedness drills, and educate team members about building layout, emergency procedures, fire safety, maintenance reporting, and life-safety requirements.
Respond to emergency maintenance, fire, security, and safety situations during and after business hours as needed.
Complete safety, security, and life-safety inspections and support compliance with Life Safety Code, ADA, OSHA, licensure, and other applicable requirements.
Handle hazardous materials safely; promptly report safety risks, equipment failures, and environmental concerns.
Participate in inspections, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
Direct, oversee, and lead the maintenance team and manage the maintenance department.
Collaborate with leadership and other departments, attend required meetings and training, conduct safety and maintenance education, and support teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.