Maintenance Supervisor

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Dublin, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to maintain assigned communities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and company policies. The role supervises scheduled upkeep of building systems and equipment, handles or coordinates resident repair requests, oversees vacated-room maintenance, and ensures common areas are properly maintained. The position also supports maintenance staff training, fire-safety instruction, regulatory communication, and property-damage claims. It may directly supervise maintenance technicians and building engineers, including assigning work and managing personnel matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one to two 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 read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of a skill or discipline requiring basic analytic ability and an overall understanding of the work environment and processes.
Ability to use limited independent judgment within established guidelines and to recognize when issues should be referred to a supervisor.
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.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights as needed for shift coverage, and to be on call as needed.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

Supervise general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at assigned communities.
Supervise scheduled maintenance of HVAC, elevators, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscaping, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull-cord equipment.
Respond to residents’ maintenance requests, including repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and light bulbs.
Supervise timely repairs and maintenance of vacated rooms, including painting walls and cleaning carpets, and inspect completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
Ensure walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in community common areas are properly maintained, and perform repairs to these areas.
Assist in training maintenance staff.
Maintain positive communication with local fire marshals, building inspectors, state elevator inspectors, and other governing jurisdictions.
Conduct in-service fire-safety training for employees.
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.
May directly supervise maintenance technicians and building engineers, including delegating tasks, hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues, and firing.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.
Qualified associates who have worked for the company for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725 toward naturalization application fees, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.