Maintenance Director

CIEL LOWRY LLC•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Maintenance Director leads facilities management and oversees maintenance, repairs, and upkeep for the community’s properties to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role supervises department staff, coordinates maintenance and housekeeping with other departments, manages preventive maintenance and repair requests, and supports compliance with applicable safety requirements, OSHA policies, and local and state codes. The position is also responsible for maintenance scheduling, contractors, budgets, equipment, grounds, and community vehicles. The Maintenance Director must be available on call 24 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of maintenance experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of senior housing and state regulations.
Valid and applicable state driver’s license and no major driving violations during the past three years.
Ability to remain on call 24 hours per day, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies if needed.
Ability to continuously walk and stand; work both inside and outside; and sit infrequently.
Ability to lift, carry, and push weights of 0–10 pounds constantly, 11–50 pounds frequently, and 51–100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb stairs frequently, with an elevator available as an alternate resource if available.
Ability to bend frequently at the waist, knees, hips, and spine, potentially while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
Ability to squat frequently to reach below the knee, potentially lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
Ability to reach frequently, including occasional overhead reaching while manipulating up to 10 pounds and below-waist reaching while manipulating 25 pounds or more.
Ability to read clearly with or without corrective lenses and hear telephones, audible alarms, bells, and resident-safety signals with or without hearing devices.
Strong command of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
Mechanical ability and/or the capability to self-teach repairs to relevant equipment and building systems.

Responsibilities

Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor, schedule, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy and state law.
Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Coordinate maintenance and housekeeping services and activities with other departments.
Keep the building and grounds clean and conduct daily inspections of outside grounds, correcting issues promptly so the property is tour-ready.
Work within the legal scope of local and state codes and participate in property inspections conducted by authorized government agencies; maintain positive communications with inspectors and other governing authorities.
Supervise safety and fire prevention programs by regularly inspecting work areas and equipment.
Schedule and oversee quarterly fire drills and semi-annual disaster drills; act as safety coordinator and attend Quality Assurance/Safety/Infection Control Committee meetings.
Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, including appropriate precautions and equipment, proper labeling and storage of hazardous chemicals, and accessible Safety Data Sheets.
Implement OSHA policies.
Help establish and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for cleaning, painting, and equipment upkeep.
Maintain the TELS system and automated work order system; check the maintenance request log daily and coordinate and promptly complete resident and employee repair requests.
Schedule and oversee maintenance of HVAC, elevators, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscaping, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull-cord equipment; replace air-conditioning filters, test required safety equipment, participate in emergency drills, and maintain the preventive maintenance binder.
Maintain a current list of emergency vendors and telephone numbers for facility personnel.
Keep the maintenance room, tools, and assigned storage areas clean and organized.
Coordinate repairs to walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in common areas; assess plumbing and electrical problems and determine an appropriate course of action.
Coordinate with the Life Enrichment Director and/or transport coordinator to maintain community vehicles, and drive the community van as directed.
Coordinate with outside contractors to obtain bids and schedule special-project work; track maintenance procedures and expenditures.
Prepare annual budget requests for supplies, equipment, and personnel, and ensure monthly purchases and staffing patterns align with the approved budget.
Perform or learn to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and systems, including laundry equipment, refrigeration and heating units, ice machines, minor plumbing and electrical issues, resident call devices, carpentry, and painting.
Arrange coverage for departmental duties during employee absences through delegation or personally completing the duties.
Interact tactfully and warmly with residents, families, and visitors; promote teamwork and maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests.
Attend training courses and maintain required monthly, quarterly, and annual training through the designated Learning Management System.
Perform other duties related to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.