Maintenance Manager

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Emerson, NJ

12d•$27 - $34

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager manages associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to maintain assigned community facilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as company policies. The role supervises community maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff when applicable, and directs work on the interior and exterior of the community. It oversees scheduled maintenance of building systems and equipment, coordinates resident repair requests, and ensures buildings, rooms, and common areas are maintained. The manager also communicates with relevant local authorities, assesses plumbing and electrical problems, reviews safety data sheets and takes necessary precautions, files property damage claims, and assists during resident or community emergencies. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. A valid state driver’s license is required for vehicle travel as needed. The role applies existing guidelines to make varied departmental decisions and uses judgment to solve moderately complex problems. It calls for extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function, working knowledge of a functional discipline, and the ability to multitask and prioritize work. Physical and working conditions include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. The role may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night work, on-call coverage as needed, occasional travel, and possible exposure to hazardous substances and risks of injury.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver’s license required for vehicle travel as needed.
Ability to apply guidelines and procedures to make varied departmental decisions and use sound judgment to solve moderately complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and thorough understanding of the organization and work environment, with working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to travel occasionally and be on call as needed.
May need to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights to ensure shift coverage.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff when applicable, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, resolving disciplinary issues, and termination.
Direct workers responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the community’s interior and exterior, and inspect completed work for compliance with standards and policies.
Oversee scheduled maintenance of HVAC, elevators, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscaping, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
Coordinate and complete resident requests for repairs in their rooms, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and light bulb replacement.
Oversee timely building repairs and maintenance, including work in vacated rooms, painting walls, and cleaning carpets.
Ensure walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in community common areas are properly maintained.
Maintain positive communication with the local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and other jurisdictions governing the community.
Assess plumbing and electrical problems and determine appropriate corrective action in accordance with local and state codes.
Review safety data sheets for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and take necessary precautions.
Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
Respond appropriately to resident or community emergencies and assist as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
401(k) plan.
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for full-time associates.
Paid holidays for full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Eligible associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.