Maintenance Manager Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Brookdale is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Virginia Beach senior living community. The role oversees the physical plant, building operations, and grounds upkeep, and supervises maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services where applicable. The manager leads staff, coordinates resident repair requests, and ensures that facilities meet safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards. The position also involves communicating with local inspectors and authorities, responding to emergencies, and performing duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver’s license for vehicle travel as needed.
Ability to apply guidelines and procedures and use sound judgment to solve moderately complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment; working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Manage associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and company policies.
Supervise maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff where applicable, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination.
Direct workers maintaining 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 resident repair requests, including plumbing, electrical, and heating repairs and light-bulb replacement.
Oversee timely building repairs and maintenance, including work in vacated rooms, painting, and carpet cleaning.
Ensure common-area walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork are properly maintained.
Maintain communication with the local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and other authorities with jurisdiction over the community.
Assess plumbing and electrical problems and determine appropriate corrective action within applicable 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.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company-provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs
Qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs
Temporary associates may participate in the company’s 401(k) program, but are not eligible for benefits