Maintenance Director The Residence at Cedar Dell

LCB Senior Living•Dartmouth, MA

1d•$78,500 - $80,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is an active member of the management team and assists the Executive Director with community management. The role ensures that the maintenance department follows LCB Senior Living policies and procedures and operates within budget, meeting residents’ and staff’s maintenance needs. The director performs maintenance and repairs, maintains the building and grounds, and helps ensure the residence is physically sound and safe. The position also works with outside contractors and supervises and schedules housekeeping and laundry staff. The director establishes preventive maintenance programs, manages maintenance supplies and vendor relationships, tracks budgets, and supports the community’s safety and fire-safety activities. The role may also involve participating in the Manager-On-Duty program and assisting with resident moves. Frequent heavy lifting and other physical activity are required.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations.
Ability to organize and provide for the residence’s maintenance needs and work with outside vendors and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Four or more years of maintenance experience is required; health care industry experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment is required.
Frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching are required, including moving heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.
Maintenance experience in the health care industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Ensure the Maintenance Department operates according to company policies and procedures and within budgetary guidelines.
Perform routine maintenance on the residence, grounds, building systems, and equipment.
Maintain safe work areas and follow and enforce safety procedures and precautions.
Develop effective staffing and scheduling patterns for housekeeping and laundry services; assess staffing needs and schedule maintenance staff, including weekly timekeeping duties.
Supervise trash removal and monitor sanitation across departments.
Maintain the in-house key system and E-call system.
Conduct or attend required in-service trainings and orientations.
Chair the Community Safety Committee and participate in the Safety Committee.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit, overhead, room call, and exterior lights.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
Establish and update the fire safety plan and hold quarterly fire drills for each staffing shift.
Order maintenance supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Assist with negotiating and managing outside maintenance bids and oversee vendors working in and around the building and grounds.
Serve as the contact person for vendors performing maintenance work.
Maintain service on company vehicles.
Liaise with local fire and inspectional agencies.
Track monthly budgets for supplies and purchased services.
Protect residents’ personal and property rights and maintain confidentiality.
Interview and train maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Maintain the contracts binder.
Coordinate and assist with moving residents into, out of, and within the residence.
May participate in the Manager-On-Duty program.
Perform other duties as requested.