Maintenance Director The Residence at Salem Woods

LCB Senior Living•Salem, NH

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director at The Residence at Salem Woods is an active member of the management team, assisting the Executive Director with community management. This role ensures the maintenance department operates efficiently according to LCB Senior Living policies and procedures, within budgetary guidelines, to meet all resident and staff maintenance needs. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and repair of the residence, maintaining the appearance of the grounds and building, and ensuring the building is physically sound and safe. The role also involves working with outside contractors, supervising and scheduling laundry and housekeeping staff, and establishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program.

Requirements

Four or more years maintenance experience is required, preferably in the health care industry.
Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes and other safety regulations required.
The ability to organize and provide the maintenance needs of the residence, and to work with outside vendors and contractors as required.
The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
Requires frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and stretching.
Requires moving of heavy furniture, equipment and boxes.
Valid drivers license in the state employed is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
Have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Ensure the Maintenance Department operates in accordance with all LCB Senior Living policies and procedures within budgetary guidelines.
Perform routine maintenance of residence property and grounds.
Perform routine maintenance and repair on the residence building systems and equipment.
Ensure work area is free of hazardous conditions and ensures safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
Develop effective staffing and scheduling patterns to ensure delivery of quality housekeeping and laundry services.
Supervise trash removal and work with and monitor all departments with regard to sanitation.
Maintain in-house key system.
Conduct and/or attend all required in-service trainings and/or orientations.
Follow and enforce all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance service.
Chair the Community Safety Committee.
Replace burned out light bulbs for exit lights, overhead lights, room call lights, exterior lights, etc.
Establish and maintain strong preventive maintenance schedules.
Establish and update fire safety plan. Hold fire drills quarterly for each staffing shift. Participate in the Safety Committee.
Order and maintain proper inventory levels of maintenance supplies.
Assist in negotiating and managing outside bids for maintenance contracts.
Oversee all outside vendors working in and around building and grounds, including landscaping, building renovations, HVAC repairs and inspections, elevator repairs and inspections, etc.
Act as contact person for vendors performing maintenance jobs.
Maintain service on company vehicles.
Liaise with local fire and inspectional agencies.
Maintain E-call system in good working order.
Track monthly budgets (supplies and purchased services).
Ensure adherence to residents personal and property rights; maintain confidentiality of residents at all times.
Interview and train maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Assess staffing needs and establish a work schedule for the maintenance department, including weekly time keeping duties.
Maintain contracts binder.
Coordinate and assist with the moving of residents in and out of the residence and within the residence.
May participate in Manager-On-Duty program.
Other duties as requested.