Maintenance Director

Available Opportunities at The Mary T Family of Companies•Coon Rapids, MN

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About The Position

The Maintenance Director supervises and oversees Maintenance Technicians and ensures that buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles are maintained in safe and proper working order. The role coordinates external contractors as needed, approves invoices for accurate billing and completed work, and oversees maintenance services for assigned properties operated by The Mary T. Family of Companies in Minnesota and Wisconsin. These properties include assisted living facilities, group homes, senior living, rental properties, and corporate offices. The Director manages maintenance systems, budgets, staff, projects, safety practices, property appearance, vendor relationships, and the company fleet. The role also advises the COO on capital needs, coordinates approved capital projects, and implements company-wide preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and efficiency programs. Financial accountability includes maintaining a budget, making final decisions on most significant purchases, reviewing vendor pricing and technician expenses, and assessing whether purchased services can be completed in-house.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in management and supervision.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to supervise employees.
Experience managing facilities that include rental units, group homes, and assisted living locations.
Experience working with budgets, contracts, and vendor networks.
Computer skills across a variety of programs, negotiation skills, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, groundskeeping, and other building systems.
Ability to understand blueprints and schematics.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-secondary education preferred.
Property maintenance experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience with licensing requirements such as Assisted Living, ICFs, or CRS.

Responsibilities

Create and manage internal maintenance systems, evaluate opportunities to use resources efficiently, and implement improvements for efficiency and safety.
Review expenses and budgets, ensure appropriate purchasing, and establish expenditure policies and processes.
Train, supervise, and guide Maintenance Technicians; monitor their work, complete performance reviews, communicate guidance and corrective actions, and foster teamwork.
Visit properties annually to assess capital improvement needs, gather input from Maintenance Technicians, prioritize needs with the COO semi-annually, and advance approved projects.
Coordinate staff and schedules for special projects, assess workloads, establish timelines, monitor projects through completion, and supervise staff.
Determine whether projects should be completed using internal expertise or external services; identify cost-effective contractors when appropriate and provide training to increase in-house project capacity.
Oversee fire and safety systems and required inspections; complete risk assessments for maintenance shops, workspaces, and vehicles; and implement OSHA safety processes.
Maintain internal and external curb appeal at all locations by communicating company standards to technicians and following up when properties do not meet them.
Serve as the maintenance team liaison for Maryland maintenance; work with the Executive Director to assess needs, establish and present capital needs to the COO, and make decisions within budget parameters.
Act as the maintenance team liaison with internal and external customers, communicate as needed, and follow up to resolve issues.
Work with the COO to manage and evaluate contractor, vendor, and supplier relationships; monitor costs and expenditures; maintain professional communications and a vendor list for the team.
Manage the company fleet, oversee and approve service repairs, obtain and distribute gas cards, and recommend new vehicles to the COO.
Create and implement company-wide preventative maintenance, energy conservation, and efficiency programs.
Coordinate maintenance work, capital needs, vehicles, customer satisfaction, pricing negotiations, and employee performance across Mary T physical locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Review vendor pricing for competitiveness, technician expenses, and purchased services to determine whether work can be completed in-house.
Guide Maintenance Technicians on larger expense projects to support cost-effective decisions.