Maintenance Director

Benchmark Senior Living•Chelmsford, MA

3d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chelmsford Crossings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance and housekeeping functions at an assisted living facility. The role combines hands-on facility operations with administrative responsibilities and staff oversight. The Director performs maintenance tasks such as electrical work, carpentry, HVAC, and general repairs, while also managing payroll, operating expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures. The position follows a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule and starts at $70,000.

Requirements

Previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility.
Strong working knowledge of 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 facility’s aesthetic appeal.
Maintain compliance with OSHA and fire codes.
Oversee maintenance and housekeeping functions, staff, payroll, operating expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures.
Perform hands-on electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks.
Carry out other maintenance functions as required.