Director of Maintenance

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Roseville, MN

18d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the physical management of the campus, including maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping staff; building contracts and services; daily maintenance operations; and preventative maintenance. The role serves on the management team, assists with long-range strategic planning and operational problem-solving, and supports the Executive Director with operational issues as needed. The position is located at The Preserve in Roseville, Minnesota, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $65,000–$70,000 per year plus a full benefit package. The Director supervises personnel, oversees the appearance and upkeep of campus buildings and grounds, manages work orders and apartment turnovers, and ensures vacant apartments are market-ready. The role also manages departmental budgets and expenditures, purchasing, vendor contracts, inventory, preventative-maintenance systems, inspections, and capital projects. The Director communicates with campus departments and provides weekly, monthly, and annual reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a related field and/or at least six years of experience working on a multifamily apartment campus, hospital, nursing home, or senior living community.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.
Experience effectively relating to an aging population.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience supervising staff and demonstrated ability to use good judgment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Sound knowledge of property-management practices.
Broad knowledge of physical-plant issues, including mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, exterior and interior maintenance, and fire-safety systems.
Ability to negotiate service contracts to deliver quality services at the best value.
Ability to develop and adhere to operating budgets.
Computer-program skills and ability to document and track departmental activities and details and develop systems for more efficient service delivery.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and foster cooperation and work satisfaction among staff.
Ability to move, push, pull, or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; use hands and arms for grasping, pushing, and pulling; and walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to speak clearly and make oneself understood in face-to-face interactions.
Ability to see objects closely enough to read directions, instructions, and chemical warnings.
Ability to hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive instructions, answer telephones, and communicate.
Ability to climb ladders, work in warm areas, and operate drills, sanders, saws, snow blowers, tractors, and other mechanical equipment daily.

Responsibilities

Follow company personnel directives and ensure maintenance staff do the same.
Maintain positive relationships with residents and their families, staff, the Board of Directors, and GLM team members, representing the organization consistently with its mission and values.
Supervise campus maintenance and grounds personnel, provide direction and corrective action as needed, and evaluate performance regularly.
Monitor time off, conduct annual reviews, and administer disciplinary procedures as needed.
Develop and implement work-safety methods and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and standards.
Oversee the appearance and physical upkeep of buildings and grounds; conduct daily rounds to identify maintenance or housekeeping issues and ensure work orders are completed promptly and thoroughly.
Coordinate with the Executive Director, Business Office Manager, Director of Nursing, and Director of Sales on move-ins and move-outs, apartment turnovers, and market-ready vacant apartments.
Manage financial aspects of physical community operations, including invoice review and coding, expenditure approval, annual budget preparation, and adherence to budget guidelines.
Identify building and grounds needs, prioritize issues, and plan projects within operating-budget constraints.
Order supplies and equipment, compare prices, and use multiple vendors to obtain optimal value.
Negotiate and oversee building contracts, including fire safety, telephone service, landscaping, snow removal, HVAC maintenance, elevator service, painting, and carpet replacement.
Keep contracts current and arrange bids as needed to secure value and service quality; track vendor insurance policies and other on-site vendor information.
Develop systems for inventory tracking, preventative maintenance, apartment readiness, and annual inspections.
Plan and oversee property capital projects.
Implement and maintain campus maintenance software programs.
Serve on the management team, encourage cooperation across departments, communicate effectively with campus staff, and provide weekly, monthly, and annual reports to the Executive Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.