Maintenance Director The Residence at Selleck's Woods

LCB Senior Living•Darien, CT

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Maintenance Director at The Residence at Selleck's Woods in Darien, Connecticut. The Maintenance Director is an active member of the management team and assists the Executive Director with community management. This role ensures the maintenance department operates in accordance with company policies and procedures and within budget, while meeting the maintenance needs of residents and staff. The director maintains and repairs the residence, grounds, building systems, and equipment to preserve the property's appearance and ensure it is physically sound and safe. The position also works with outside contractors and supervises and schedules laundry and housekeeping staff. The Maintenance Director establishes and monitors preventive maintenance programs and schedules, oversees vendors and service contracts, manages maintenance supplies and budgets, and supports safety, fire-safety, and sanitation practices. The role includes staffing, training, scheduling, and timekeeping responsibilities, as well as coordinating resident moves and maintaining community systems and records. The position may participate in the Manager-On-Duty program.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations.
Ability to organize and provide for the maintenance needs of the residence and work with outside vendors and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Four or more years of maintenance experience; healthcare industry experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching, including moving heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Maintenance experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Ensure the Maintenance Department follows company policies and procedures and operates within budgetary guidelines.
Perform routine maintenance on the residence property, grounds, building systems, and equipment.
Maintain a safe work area and ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
Develop staffing and scheduling patterns for quality housekeeping and laundry services; supervise and schedule housekeeping and laundry staff.
Supervise trash removal and monitor sanitation across departments.
Maintain the in-house key system and the E-call system.
Conduct or attend required in-service trainings and orientations.
Chair the Community Safety Committee and participate in the Safety Committee.
Replace burned-out light bulbs, including exit, overhead, room-call, and exterior lights.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
Establish and update the fire safety plan and conduct quarterly fire drills for each staffing shift.
Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance supplies.
Assist with negotiating and managing outside maintenance contract bids.
Oversee outside vendors working in and around the building and grounds, including landscaping, renovations, HVAC, and elevator work.
Serve as the contact person for vendors performing maintenance work.
Maintain service on company vehicles.
Act as liaison with local fire and inspectional agencies.
Track monthly budgets for supplies and purchased services.
Protect residents' personal and property rights and maintain confidentiality.
Interview and train maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Assess staffing needs, establish maintenance department work schedules, and perform weekly timekeeping duties.
Maintain the contracts binder.
Coordinate and assist with resident moves into, out of, and within the residence.
May participate in the Manager-On-Duty program and perform other duties as requested.