Maintenance Director

Brookdale Senior Living • Decatur, AL

135d

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all buildings and grounds to ensure they are safe, clean, and fully operational. This position supervises scheduled maintenance activities, responds to resident maintenance requests in a timely manner, and troubleshoots basic plumbing and electrical issues as needed. The Maintenance Director also plays a key role in training maintenance staff, managing the housekeeping team, and ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school.
• Minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid State Driver's License required for vehicle travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
• Directs the community maintenance, housekeeping and laundry (if applicable) staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.
• Directs the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds through maintenance staff.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
• Implements preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
• Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current.
• Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
• Coordinates annual apartment maintenance schedule and completion.
• Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.
• Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal.
• Prepares and follows approved budget.
• Tracks utility consumption and expense files.
• Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains all required engineering files.
• Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem.
• Works within the legal scope of local and state codes.
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions.
• Assesses property damage and files property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
• Maintains office, shops and mechanical areas within company standards.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Adoption benefit.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree