Director of Maintenance

Senior Lifestyle • Elgin, IL

25d • $80,000

About The Position

Salaried position starting 80,000 Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the overall maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant including, building, grounds and all engineering as well as managing any other staff within the maintenance department.

Requirements

• 2+ years of maintenance or plant operations experience required.
• You pride yourself on clear and positive communication to everybody that you encounter.
• You are self-assured and possess a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience preferred but not required.
• A Certified Pool Operators license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, discipline, and terminate department staff.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs (TELS and daily checklist).
• Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines.
• Coordinate with contractors and venders to make sure insurance and licenses are current.
• Conduct regular inspections of all Life Safety Systems including fire extinguishers, sprinkler, and alarm systems.
• Work closely with Executive Director in creating and scheduling capital budgets.
• Establish and obtain bids for all capital projects.
• Coordinate annual maintenance programs for apartments and common areas.
• Coordinate necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.
• Ensure that the outside of the property is maintained including landscaping and snow removal.
• Coordinate the removal of garbage and trash for the property.
• Coordinate department’s staff schedules to ensure the proper maintenance of office public spaces, residential apartments, and grounds.
• Prepare and follow approved department budget.
• Maintain inventory control for all general supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Maintain all required maintenance files.
• Schedule and conduct training sessions and department meetings.
• Prepare resident charges/billing for extra services when applicable.
• Understand and implement the role of the department’s safety and disaster plan.
• Head safety committee meetings.

Benefits

• Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.
• Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees