Maintenance Director

Cogir Management, USA•Wenatchee, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities across 11 states. As a leader in senior housing, Cogir is dedicated to growth while maintaining its commitment to exceptional care for residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for its team members. Cogir's culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, driving continuous improvement and achievement. The Maintenance Director is responsible for the community's day-to-day physical plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role maintains the structural integrity of the building and handles general upkeep of all company maintenance-related issues, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, major appliances, and amenities. The position also manages preventative maintenance programs and supervises facility department staff. This role is ideal for someone seeking a rewarding career where they can make a difference daily, driven by excellence and a passion for serving others.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
At least 3 years of experience managing apartments, senior living communities, hotels, or large complex maintenance is required.
Experience with HVAC, electrical, drywall repair and texturing, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance.
Ability to use general maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment; participate in on-call rotation.
Excellent communication skills and customer service mindset.
Ability to be on call 24/7 for any maintenance-related emergencies in the community.
A valid state driver's license is required.
A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher from a college or technical school is preferred.
At least 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience, including staff hiring and supervision, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment.
Organize, prioritize, and ensure service requests and repairs are completed correctly and on time.
Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to minimize liability concerns and ensure excellent curb appeal.
Perform turnkey work as required; ensure vacant units are ready promptly.
Maintain an excellent customer service relationship and communicate effectively with residents, fellow team members, vendors, and management.
Work with the Executive Director to obtain competitive bids for maintenance-related expenses.
Understand and adhere to budget guidelines.
Purchase supplies/vendor services using standard purchase order systems and proper bidding procedures.
Monitor inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
Hire, train, and manage department staff of Maintenance Technicians, as well as housekeeping.
Respond to resident and community emergencies.
Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
Conduct regular inspections, identify needs, and execute corrections.