Maintenance Manager

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager manages associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to maintain the assigned community or communities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and company policies. The role supervises maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff where applicable, and oversees upkeep, repairs, scheduled equipment maintenance, resident repair requests, and community safety. The position may require occasional weekend, evening, or night work for shift coverage, on-call availability, and occasional travel. The role also involves interaction with coworkers, residents, and vendors, and possible exposure to chemicals and other hazards.

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 for vehicle travel as needed.
Ability to apply existing 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; working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and vision.

Responsibilities

Supervise community maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff where applicable, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, resolving disciplinary issues, and termination.
Direct workers performing maintenance and upkeep of the community 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 maintenance requests for repairs in 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 common-area walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork are properly maintained.
Maintain communication with local fire marshals, building inspectors, state elevator inspectors, and other jurisdictions governing 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 as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part- and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.