Maintenance Manager

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Hillsborough, NJ

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager manages associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to ensure assigned communities are properly cared for in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as company policies. The role supervises maintenance and, where applicable, housekeeping and laundry staff, and directs the upkeep of community interiors and exteriors. It oversees scheduled maintenance and repairs, responds to resident maintenance requests, communicates with local authorities and inspectors, addresses safety and property-damage matters, and assists during resident or community emergencies. The position exercises judgment in making varied departmental decisions, applies established guidelines and procedures to moderately complex problems, and requires extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function, working knowledge of a functional discipline, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. The work involves interaction with co-workers, residents, vendors, and regulators, occasional travel, and may include on-call duties and occasional weekend, evening, or night work when needed for shift coverage.

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, use sound judgment, and 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.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Availability for on-call work as needed and occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

Responsibilities

Supervise community maintenance and, if applicable, housekeeping and laundry staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary matters, and termination.
Direct workers performing maintenance and upkeep of community interiors and exteriors, 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 address residents’ room repair requests, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and light-bulb replacement needs.
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 according to company policy.
Respond appropriately to resident or community emergencies and assist as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
401(k) (eligibility varies by employment status; temporary associates may participate).
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.
Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
Health and wellness programs.
Advance of eligible naturalization application fees, up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates employed at least one year.