Maintenance Director

One Wingate East

New Independent Living Community

Schedule: Full-Time; Tuesday-Saturday; On call

Salary: $80,000

Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Job Purpose:
Maintenance of facility and equipment, including preventive maintenance and urgent repair needs. Provides counsel to management regarding facility issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for budget, accounts payable, reports and required documentation.
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance program and ensures compliance according to local, state and federal regulations. Maintains all facility equipment in a safe and functioning manner. Maintains furnishings and grounds, plumbing and electrical fixtures.
• Responds to requests for repairs as directed by General Manager.
• Responsible for fire safety. Conducts monthly fire drills in accordance with Life Safety and Federal regulations. Participates in general orientation on fire safety.
• Chair of Safety Committee. Responsible for safety on the grounds.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Department Head meetings.
• Handles and/or supervises snow removal and landscaping.
• Has on-call responsibility to respond to off-hours facility emergencies.
• Applies "5 Star" customer service approach in all aspects of job.
• Actively supports Wingate's commitment to providing "5 Star" service on all quality objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with general electrical and plumbing.
• Carpentry skills required.
• Must have knowledge of general maintenance and functions of all equipment.
• Must carry walkie talkie and respond to maintenance call.
• Must be able to write and read with clarity sufficient to follow instructions.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and facility policies.
• Must know how to turn off main power supply, water supply, and/or gas supply to facility.
• Must be able to see small details, in equipment, machinery, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens and Fire & Disaster Plan, and follow policies and procedures.