Maintenance Director

Benchmark Senior Living • Chelmsford, MA

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About The Position

Chelmsford Crossings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to lead maintenance and housekeeping functions at an assisted living facility. The role combines hands-on facility work with administrative and operational responsibilities. The director performs electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks, while overseeing staff, payroll, operational expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures. The position also involves interacting with residents and staff and coordinating repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.

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 supports residents’ and staff’s well-being and the facility’s appearance.
• Maintain OSHA and fire-code compliance.
• Perform hands-on electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance tasks.
• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping staff, payroll, operating expenses, supplies, and capital expenditures.
• Carry out other maintenance functions as required.

Benefits

• Eight holidays and three floating holidays.
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off.
• Discounted meal program.
• Associate referral bonus program, up to $1,500.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits with no enrollment waiting period.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed