Maintenance Director

Benchmark Senior Living • Danvers, MA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintenance and housekeeping functions within an assisted living facility. The role combines hands-on facility work with administrative responsibilities and oversight of staff, payroll, operating expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures. The Director performs tasks in areas including electrical work, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance, while interacting with staff and residents.

The Director coordinates repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems, provides technical support and quality guidance, and establishes and monitors preventive maintenance programs. The role also maintains compliance with OSHA and fire codes and supports the safety, well-being, and appearance of the community.

Requirements

• Previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with an emphasis on HVAC.
• Understanding of applicable life safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping department.
• Experience in a facilities management capacity.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Diagnostic abilities and skill in completing details.
• Understanding of practices for proper handling of biohazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate people and tasks to complete repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.
• Provide technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance.
• Establish and monitor a preventive maintenance program that promotes residents’ and staff’s well-being and the community’s aesthetic appeal.
• Maintain OSHA and fire code compliance.
• Perform hands-on electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks.
• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping staff, payroll, operational expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures.
• Interact with staff and residents.
• Perform other maintenance functions as required.

Benefits

• Eight holidays and three floating holidays.
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off.
• Discounted meal program.
• Associate referral bonus program, up to $1,500.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits with no enrollment waiting period.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed