Maintenance Director The Residence at Watertown Square

LCB Senior Living•Watertown, MA

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is an active member of the management team and assists the Executive Director with managing the community. The role ensures that the maintenance department operates in accordance with LCB Senior Living policies and procedures and within budgetary guidelines, meeting the maintenance needs of residents and staff. The director maintains and repairs the residence, grounds, building systems, and equipment to preserve the property's appearance and ensure it is physically sound and safe. The position also works with outside contractors and supervises and schedules housekeeping and laundry staff. The director establishes and monitors preventive maintenance programs and oversees related safety, vendor, staffing, and budget responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, 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.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
Four or more years of maintenance experience; healthcare industry experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
Frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching; moving heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
HVAC certificate is preferred.
Maintenance experience in the healthcare industry is 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 follows LCB Senior Living policies and procedures and operates within budgetary guidelines.
Perform routine maintenance of the residence, property, grounds, building systems, and equipment.
Keep work areas free of hazards and ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
Develop staffing and scheduling patterns for quality housekeeping and laundry services; supervise and schedule housekeeping and laundry staff.
Supervise trash removal and monitor sanitation across departments.
Maintain the in-house key system and keep the E-call system in good working order.
Attend and conduct required in-service trainings and orientations.
Chair the Community Safety Committee and participate in the Safety Committee.
Replace burned-out 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 and maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance supplies.
Assist in negotiating and managing outside maintenance contract bids.
Oversee outside vendors working on the building and grounds, including landscaping, renovations, HVAC, and elevator work and inspections; act as their maintenance contact.
Maintain service on company vehicles and maintain the contracts binder.
Liaise with local fire and inspectional agencies.
Track monthly supplies and purchased-services budgets.
Protect residents' personal and property rights and maintain resident confidentiality.
Interview and train maintenance and housekeeping staff; assess staffing needs, establish the maintenance department work schedule, and perform weekly timekeeping duties.
Coordinate and assist with resident moves into, out of, and within the residence.
May participate in the Manager-On-Duty program.
Perform other duties as requested.