Maintenance Director ~ Centennial

MorningStar Careers•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintenance inside and outside the community building, including resident suites, grounds, and the building exterior. The role responds to repair and maintenance requests from residents and employees and supervises maintenance and housekeeping staff, assigning and scheduling work. The position handles a broad range of building, plumbing, electrical, appliance, equipment, furniture, painting, construction, and grounds maintenance tasks. It also conducts routine inspections, oversees fire drills and snow and ice removal, responds to community emergency calls at all hours, and ensures work areas and equipment are left clean and in proper working order. The director oversees housekeeping and laundry practices, including infection control, cleanliness, sanitation, chemical use, and staff training. Additional duties include hiring and training staff in collaboration with the Business Office Manager, assisting with employee paperwork and evaluations, monitoring departmental expenses, submitting reports and invoices, attending meetings, and maintaining the confidentiality of resident-care information. The role requires prioritizing safety and not undertaking work beyond one’s knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct.
Knowledge and ability to work on plumbing, electrical, and alarm systems and household and commercial appliances, including stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and heating and air-conditioning units.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal standards and safety requirements.
Good communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the building, resident suites, grounds, and exterior, responding to requests from residents and employees.
Perform repairs involving plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, electrical systems, alarms, appliances, equipment, windows, doors, fixtures, furniture, roofs, gutters, drains, and other building components.
Maintain lawn and snow-removal equipment, lawn furniture, outdoor décor, and grounds features.
Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
Keep the workshop and tool room organized and clean, maintain replacement-parts supplies and catalogs, and establish vendor resources for repairs and supplies.
Clean up after jobs and test equipment to confirm it is in proper working order.
Schedule, conduct, and supervise required fire drills.
Respond to emergency calls from the community during all hours.
Oversee snow and ice removal from walkways and parking lots as needed.
Supervise, schedule, and assign work to maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Manage departmental staffing needs, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff in collaboration with the Business Office Manager.
Assist the Business Office Manager with new-hire paperwork, time-sheet monitoring, and employee evaluations.
Ensure housekeeping staff follow infection-control practices and conduct daily inspections of assigned work areas for cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
Train assigned personnel in the proper use of soaps, bleaches, softeners, chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning methods, and equipment.
Ensure garbage is disposed of daily according to established sanitation procedures.
Monitor departmental expenses and remain within the required budget for staffing and maintenance supplies.
Attend departmental, staff, and safety meetings.
Submit accident and incident reports for supervised staff.
Sign, code, and submit invoices and receipts to the business office in a timely manner.
Serve as backup for maintenance and housekeeping staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information and prioritize safety.