Maintenance Director The Residence at Watertown Square

Maintenance Director The Residence at Watertown SquareThe Residence at Watertown Square - Watertown, MA 02474OverviewSalary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 SalaryDescriptionIf you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!LCB Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Director at The Residence at Watertown Square Apply today for immediate consideration!**Full Time**What We Offer:Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One! HealthVisionDental401kPaid Time OffHoliday PayWork with an Amazing Team!Possibility for tuition reimbursementRewarding role working with seniorsSUMMARY: Active member of the management team and assists the Executive Director with the management of the community.Ensures maintenance department operates according to LCB Senior Living policies and procedures, within budgetary guidelines to meet all resident and staff maintenance needs. Performs maintenance and repair of residence, maintaining appearance of the grounds and building as well as ensuring that the building is physically sound and safe. Work with outside contractors as needed. Supervises and schedules laundry and housekeeping staff. Establishes and monitors a preventative maintenance program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the basic functions of this position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.As a department head you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.Performs all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.Ensures the Maintenance Department operates in accordance with all LCB Senior Living policies and procedures within budgetary guidelines.Performs routine maintenance of residence property and grounds.Performs routine maintenance and repair on the residence building systems and equipment.Ensures work area is free of hazardous conditions and ensures safety rules and regulations are adhered to.Develops effective staffing and scheduling patterns to ensure delivery of quality housekeeping and laundry services.Supervises trash removal. Works with and monitors all departments with regard to sanitation.Maintains in-house key systemConducts and/or attend all required in-service trainings and/or orientations.Follows and enforces all established safety procedures and precautions when performing maintenance service.Chairs the Community Safety Committee.Replaces burned out light bulbs for exit lights, overhead lights, room call lights, exterior lights, etc.Establishes and maintains strong preventive maintenance schedules.Establishes and updates fire safety plan. Holds fire drills quarterly for each staffing shift. Participates in the Safety Committee.Orders and maintains proper inventory levels of maintenance supplies.Assists in negotiating and managing outside bids for maintenance contracts.Oversees all outside vendors working in and around building and grounds, including landscaping, building renovations, HVAC repairs and inspections, elevator repairs and inspections, etc.Acts as contact person for vendors performing maintenance jobs.Maintains service on company vehicles.Liaison with local fire and inspectional agencies.Maintains E-call system in good working order.Tracks monthly budgets (supplies and purchased services).Ensure adherence to residents personal and property rights; maintain confidentiality of residents at all times.Interviews and trains maintenance and housekeeping staff.Assesses staffing needs and establishes a work schedule for the maintenance department, including weekly time keeping duties.Maintains contracts binder.Coordinates and assists with the moving of residents in and out of the residence and within the residence.May participate in Manager-On-Duty program.Other duties as requested.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: a. The job description qualifications (certifications, experience, training), job functions, including limitations may vary with individual states. For more details see the LCB Senior Living policy guide for your state. b. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes and other safety regulations required. The ability to organize and provide the maintenance needs of the residence, and to work with outside vendors and contractors as required. c. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential. Requires frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and stretching. Requires moving of heavy furniture, equipment and boxes. d. Education: High school diploma or GED is preferred. e. Experience: Four or more years maintenance experience is required, preferably in the health care industry. f. Certificates/Licenses: HVAC certificate preferred. Valid drivers license in the state employed is required.