Maintenance Director

Description

• Routinely perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, drywall, and small appliance and minor equipment troubleshooting and repair.

• Ensure all company, state, local or federal health, safety, health, building, fire and insurance codes or requirements are always met or exceeded.

• Conduct regular inspections of building, equipment, and mechanical equipment. Schedule and coordinate with third parties, such as pest control and fire marshal, as appropriate.

• Assists with emergency preparedness efforts, including training and drills.

• Promptly respond to resident apartment maintenance or repair requests.

• Inspect and prepare all apartments for rent-ready status as per company policy before new residents move into the community.

• Develop, maintain, document, and complete routine and Preventive Maintenance Plan for apartments, common areas, equipment, fixtures and furnishings.


• Solicit appropriate community maintenance estimates or bids when necessary, and present results to Executive Director.

• Evaluate performance of all service contractors.

• Obtain appropriate approval from Executive Director prior to making any purchase. Maintain a log of all expenses incurred and repairs completed.

• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion and billing information is recorded.

• Maintain effective inventory and loss control for departmental supplies, parts, tools, and equipment.

• Ensure efficient and effective use of all maintenance department and community resources, includes ensuring the use of outside vendors is necessary and within established budgetary guidelines.

• Participate in community and resident programs to include, but not limited to Safety Committee and Infection Control Committee. Promptly address all maintenance-related needs that arise.

• May be required to transport residents to activities, appointments, events, and during emergencies.

• Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.

• Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.

• Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position directly supervises the Maintenance team at the assigned community and may also supervise the Housekeeping and Transportation team. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Executive Director must be consulted before disciplinary action is taken.