Maintenance Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician/Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations to ensure the upkeep of our facilities. The role requires a strong understanding of various mechanical systems and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Sets a strong example for others to follow and holds Team Members accountable for practicing a culture of safety; serves as both an active participant and a leader in the community’s Safety Committee.
• Continuously monitors all areas of the community and grounds and takes appropriate action to ensure they are properly and safely maintained; recommends purchases or capital projects accordingly to enhance the community or address concerns.
• Participates in establishing departmental budgets and is responsible for effectively managing all financial metrics such as salary expense, overtime, purchasing, and overall expense control.
• Properly tracks and documents all preventive maintenance and residents’ work orders assuring that all work is performed timely and to the highest quality possible.
• Oversees the timely and efficient turnaround of vacated apartments to prepare them for visits from prospective residents and move in of new residents.
• Ensures all required and necessary service contracts are in place and renewed in a timely manner to optimize service while minimizing expense.
• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Participates in the leadership of the community’s emergency preparedness programs; purchases and ensures the proper operations and availability of emergency equipment such as generators and twoway radios; maintains contracts with vendors to provide emergency supplies such as bottled water.
• Conducts fire and disaster drills as required by the State and Federal Regulations.
• Maintains an accurate and timely accounting of services chargeable to residents and submits to the business office.
• Leads and assists with the setup and teardown for special events and activities.
• Ensures safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
• Oversees and participates in oncall assignments to ensure timely afterhours response to resident emergencies and physical plant problems.
• Participates in and attends all inservice training and education programs as scheduled. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative Is selfmotivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease, aplomb and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity,

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL: Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High school graduation or GED required.
• Degree /certification from a technical program in at least three of the following: mechanics, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, landscaping, or HVAC required. Mechanical or maintenance experience required
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and general maintenance.
• Three years’ experience in a similar maintenance position desired. Two years of supervisory experience desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.