Maintenance Director - Senior Living

Tarantino Properties•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Solterra Senior Living at Chandler is seeking a Maintenance Director to maintain and upkeep the community’s buildings, grounds, and engineering systems. The role coordinates and performs housekeeping services to ensure a high standard of cleanliness inside and outside the building. The Maintenance Director supervises maintenance staff and housekeepers and may supervise other staff positions. The position oversees preventive and scheduled maintenance, repairs, inspections, regulatory compliance, staffing schedules, inventory, utility and expense records, department files, training, and resident charges for extra services. It also responds to resident repair requests, maintains vacated rooms, supports the department’s safety and disaster plan, and oversees the housekeeping department. The role requires schedule flexibility and availability on short notice for emergencies, effective communication with residents, families, and associates, and enjoyment of working with older adults.

Requirements

At least 2 years of on-site experience.
Knowledge of facility maintenance and repairs, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, locksmith, painting, and other general repairs.
Knowledge of and ability to perform State Regulations, budget, and room turns.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of life-safety policies, building equipment, building codes, and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
Flexibility with schedule and availability to work on short notice for emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and associates.
Enjoy working with the senior population.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and perform preventive maintenance programs.
Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines, MSDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, fire codes, and other relevant rules and regulations.
Conduct regular inspections of life-safety systems, including fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems.
Perform annual maintenance and deep-cleaning programs for apartments and common areas.
Perform repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas, including refurbishment for move-ins.
Maintain the outside of the property, including landscaping.
Create staffing schedules to ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of offices, public spaces, residential apartments, and grounds.
Maintain utility consumption and expense files.
Maintain inventory control for general supply parts and equipment.
Maintain required engineering and housekeeping files.
Schedule and conduct training sessions and department meetings.
Prepare resident charges or billing for extra services when applicable.
Understand and implement the department’s safety and disaster plan.
Perform HVAC repairs, including changing out systems.
Perform basic plumbing duties.
Maintain scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull-cord equipment.
Respond to residents’ maintenance requests, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and light-bulb replacement in their rooms.
Oversee the housekeeping department.
Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner.
Assess plumbing and electrical problems in the community and determine the best course of action to correct them.
Perform other duties as assigned.