Maintenance Director

CIEL VERNON HILLS LLC•Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Director leads facilities management and oversees maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for the community. The role supervises department staff, coordinates maintenance and housekeeping with other departments, manages preventive maintenance and work orders, supports regulatory and safety compliance, and coordinates contractors, budgets, vendors, and property projects. The position reports to the Executive Director.

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 continuously walk and stand; work both indoors and outdoors; and sit infrequently.
Ability to lift, carry, and push 0–10 pounds constantly, 11–50 pounds frequently, and 51–100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb stairs frequently, with an elevator available as an alternative if provided.
Ability to bend frequently and manipulate weights of 25 pounds or more; squat frequently and potentially lift up to 50 pounds; twist or rotate occasionally while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more; and reach frequently, including occasional overhead reaching with up to 10 pounds and below-waist reaching with 25 pounds or more.
Ability to read clearly with or without corrective lenses and hear telephones, alarms, bells, and resident-safety signals with or without hearing devices.
Strong command of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.

Responsibilities

Hire, evaluate, schedule, motivate, monitor, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy and state law; recommend staff evaluations, merit increases, reprimands, discipline, and terminations to the Executive Director.
Coordinate maintenance and housekeeping services with other departments and ensure the building and grounds remain clean and tour-ready.
Remain available on-call 24 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies.
Work within applicable local and state codes; participate in government property inspections and maintain positive communications with relevant inspectors and authorities.
Conduct daily inspections of the outside grounds and promptly address needed corrections.
Supervise safety and fire prevention programs, inspect work areas and equipment, schedule quarterly fire drills and semi-annual disaster drills, and serve as safety coordinator and attend the Quality Assurance/Safety/Infection Control Committee.
Ensure appropriate safety precautions and equipment are used, hazardous chemicals are labeled and stored properly, and Safety Data Sheets are maintained in accessible areas.
Implement OSHA policies.
Help establish and carry out preventive maintenance for buildings, equipment, and grounds; maintain the TELS automated work-order system and check maintenance requests daily.
Coordinate and promptly complete resident and employee repair requests, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and light-bulb replacement.
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 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 common-area walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork; assess plumbing and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Life Enrichment Director and/or transport coordinator and drive the community van as directed.
Coordinate outside contractors, obtain bids, schedule special-project work, and track maintenance procedures and expenditures.
Prepare annual budget requests for supplies, equipment, and personnel, and ensure monthly purchases and staffing patterns comply with the approved budget.
Use mechanical skills or self-teaching ability to work on laundry, refrigeration, heating, ice-making, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting equipment or tasks.
Arrange coverage of department duties during employee absences through delegation or personal completion of duties.
Treat residents, families, and visitors with tact and friendliness; maintain a safe and secure environment and encourage teamwork.
Attend community training and keep monthly, quarterly, and annual training current through the designated Learning Management System.
Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.