Maintenance Director

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Ithaca, NY

8d•$62,670 - $79,840•Onsite

About The Position

Brookdale Ithaca, NY is seeking a Maintenance Director for their assisted living and memory care campus. As the Maintenance Director you will oversee all maintenance & environmental services. You will be responsible for all upkeep & repairs for the campus, apartment readiness for new residents, vendor management, contracts, maintain maintenance records, work orders & equipment logs, oversee maintenance budget & coordinate compliance with local, state & federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations and fire codes.

Requirements

3-5 years of building maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical & HVAC building systems.
Managing maintenance tracking systems & purchase orders.
Supervisory & management experience; including interviewing, hiring, disciplining & terminating staff
Valid Driver's license
Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school and a minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
Directs the community maintenance, housekeeping and laundry (if applicable) staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.
Directs the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
Implements preventative maintenance programs. Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current.
Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
Coordinates annual apartment maintenance schedule and completion. Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.
Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal.
Prepares and follows approved budget. Tracks utility consumption and expense files.
Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance. Maintains all required engineering files.
Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes.
Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions
Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
Maintains office, shops and mechanical areas within company standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
Annual bonus incentive
Sales referral bonuses