Director Of Maintenance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two or more years of building maintenance and environmental experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, general repairs, and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license when driving is required.
• Maintain trade licenses or certifications required by applicable law for assigned work.
• Pass a background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with team members, residents, families, visitors, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, procedures, and government regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
• Ability to make independent decisions, supervise and work harmoniously with others, hold team members and vendors accountable, and address performance concerns.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and incorporate new methods and principles into existing practices.
• Caring and compassionate approach to residents and team members.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and electronic work-order or preventative-maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to safely operate common maintenance tools and understand equipment manuals, inspection reports, and basic building-system documentation.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and use required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in senior living, hospitality, multifamily housing, or healthcare.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, vendor management, and facility inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a documented preventative maintenance program for building systems, equipment, resident apartments, common areas, and grounds.
• Inspect the community’s interior and exterior and promptly correct identified deficiencies.
• Manage and prioritize maintenance work orders, document actions, communicate expected completion dates, and follow up with residents and department leaders.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, locks, appliances, and other facility systems within training and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate qualified licensed vendors for specialized work and verify completion while retaining service records.
• Maintain readiness for fire, building, environmental, and life-safety inspections, including testing, logs, and corrective-action tracking.
• Coordinate inspections and service of fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, exit signage, generators, and other emergency systems as applicable.
• Keep exits, corridors, access routes, and emergency equipment clear and operational; report and mitigate hazards.
• Oversee facility-related emergency preparedness, including utility interruptions, severe weather, evacuation support, and restoration of essential services.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and safety concerns, including after-hours calls as needed.
• Partner with Wellness leadership on environmental safety, accessibility, and maintenance issues affecting resident care or mobility.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Dining leadership to maintain sanitary, functional, and attractive resident and service areas.
• Complete apartment inspections and repairs for resident move-ins, transfers, and move-outs to support readiness and occupancy goals.
• Maintain organized maintenance shops, safe chemical storage, inventories, tools, keys, equipment, and safety data sheets.
• Oversee landscaping, pest control, waste management, snow and ice response where applicable, and exterior presentation.
• Manage the maintenance department within approved operating and capital budgets; review invoices, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety.
• Obtain competitive bids when appropriate, coordinate vendor schedules, and communicate recommendations and project status to the Executive Director.
• Identify deferred maintenance and capital needs; prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, priorities, and proposed timelines for leadership review.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate housekeeping team members where assigned; ensure safe work practices and accountability.
• Direct housekeeping activities, including infection-control practices, biohazard spills, odor control, and cleaning standards.
• Maintain records of inspections, preventive maintenance, warranties, permits, vendor contracts, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Provide timely, courteous service to residents and families, protect resident privacy, and minimize disruption during work in occupied areas.
• Escalate serious safety, security, regulatory, or infrastructure concerns and develop corrective-action plans with owners and deadlines.
• Participate in leadership meetings, in-service education, safety committees, and required training; collaborate across departments.
• Perform other assigned duties and maintain flexibility to support community needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.