Regional Maintenance Tech

Brookdale Senior Living•Brentwood, TN

34d

About The Position

Brookdale is seeking a Regional Maintenance Technician to support their communities across Connecticut and Upstate New York. This role will provide hands-on assistance to 14 communities in the region, partnering closely with each location's maintenance leadership. Multi-site and building maintenance experience is required. Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. The Regional Maintenance Technician (RMT) provides Asset Management support for the associates responsible for the general operating maintenance, service and repair, including floor care, of the communities within their region and communities/offices. Assists with training needs, as necessary, to ensure community maintenance team performs regular maintenance tasks with a strong emphasis on floor care. Indirectly supervises and oversees community maintenance, housekeeping, carpet care and equipment, and laundry (if applicable). Responsibilities to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and termination. Directs and trains associates engaged in the maintenance/upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community. Provides hands-on assistance, as needed. Provides guidance and technical approval for Capital Expenditure process. Works in conjunction with the Regional Property Management Director (RDPM) to insure capital budget projections are met. Ensures timely completion of Unit Turn, requested at community's, to ensure Brookdale maintains compliance with Capital Budget and National Standards Programs. Directly monitors and evaluates the status of Preventive Maintenance program (CMMS): H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment. Completes the Property Condition Report to maintain compliance and tracking of life safety/safety issues, as well as, physical plant deficiencies. Responds to the Executive Director, Maintenance Technician and/or community emergencies by assisting, as needed. Enters, responds to and closes-out work orders. Follows-up with vendors, as necessary, to maintain timely completion of all maintenance related work orders and invoicing. Works with Director of Maintenance (DOM)/Maintenance Technician (MT) to resolve Critical Alert Notifications by assessing the issue and implementing corrective action. Supports Asset Management's role in all initiatives through completion. Works with the regional operations teams to monitor repairs & maintenance expenses, and contract budgets. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

Multi-site and building maintenance experience is required.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Drivers License required for frequent vehicle travel.
Has an advanced knowledge of the organization, industry, and a functional discipline.
Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments.
Knowledge of building equipment, building codes and building systems (HVAC, plumbing and electrical) in health care facilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Assists with training needs, as necessary, to ensure community maintenance team performs regular maintenance tasks with a strong emphasis on floor care.
Indirectly supervises and oversees community maintenance, housekeeping, carpet care and equipment, and laundry (if applicable). Responsibilities to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and termination.
Directs and trains associates engaged in the maintenance/upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community. Provides hands-on assistance, as needed.
Provides guidance and technical approval for Capital Expenditure process. Works in conjunction with the Regional Property Management Director (RDPM) to insure capital budget projections are met.
Ensures timely completion of Unit Turn, requested at community's, to ensure Brookdale maintains compliance with Capital Budget and National Standards Programs.
Directly monitors and evaluates the status of Preventive Maintenance program (CMMS): H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
Completes the Property Condition Report to maintain compliance and tracking of life safety/safety issues, as well as, physical plant deficiencies.
Responds to the Executive Director, Maintenance Technician and/or community emergencies by assisting, as needed.
Enters, responds to and closes-out work orders. Follows-up with vendors, as necessary, to maintain timely completion of all maintenance related work orders and invoicing.
Works with Director of Maintenance (DOM)/Maintenance Technician (MT) to resolve Critical Alert Notifications by assessing the issue and implementing corrective action.
Supports Asset Management's role in all initiatives through completion.
Works with the regional operations teams to monitor repairs & maintenance expenses, and contract budgets.

Benefits

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.