Maintenance Director

Title: Maintenance Director
Work Hours: Full time hours. Day shift.

Primary Purpose: This Position is part of the Management Team and is responsible for the general maintenance of grounds, Exterior and Interior of the building. The Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining the safety, attractiveness and integrity of the building, grounds and equipment, and for continuing to meet the state health/regulatory standards. Additional responsibility includes providing services for resident’s requests related to maintenance.
Qualifications/Skills needed: The successful candidate should have experience related to general community building maintenance. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form is essential. Working knowledge of OSHA-MSD sheets and procedures, Emergency procedures, fire and safety response procedures are essential. A basic understanding of the function and operation of kitchen appliances, office equipment, maintenance and grounds equipment is required as is the understanding of and ability to repair minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical problems. Consistently seeks new ideas and methods to meet the buildings’ needs.  Ability to rotate work schedules to accommodate emergencies and special events is required. Applies skills of problem-solving techniques to promote cooperation and support from others. Receives and integrates feedback from the team in an open manner. Demonstrates willingness to cooperate with others with a positive attitude.
Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Management team to build relationships and strong communication with residents and families to aid in their adjustment to Barton House; upon moving into community setting.
• Ensures that needed supplies and equipment are ordered within budgetary constraints.
• Spending for maintenance/building supplies and staffing are within budgetary constraints.
• Preventative maintenance of HVAC and other systems as assigned.
• Regularly scheduled cleaning of exterior of building, sidewalks, parking lots, ETC.
• Complete work assigned on daily, weekly & monthly maintenance work order forms in binder.
• Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.
• Readying rooms/apartments for move-ins, including painting, flooring repair and/or replacement; fixture repair and/or replacement.
• Ensure proper removal of trash weekly and also broken-down cardboard as needed, daily. (communicating with trash removal contracted contact).
• Proper and safe chemical, tool & equipment storage.
• Landscaping maintenance (communicating with lawn/landscape contracted contact).
• Snow and ice removal (provided by contracted business).
• Regular inspection of interior and exterior of building. Be proactive in repairing potential needs.
• Repair or replacement of broken fixtures or equipment.
• Complete work order lists with time and cost of supplies for director approval within working budget.
• Identify and request needed supplies from the supervisor and purchase when approved within the working budget.
• Report concerns about residents to the administrator .
• Respond to building and residential emergencies; provide responsible assistance and arrange for appropriate contractual attention/ follow up.
• Common area set-up and clean up for special events and programs.
• Weekly draining of fire sprinklers lines (water compressor).
• Clean vents, pipes, fans, blowers, light fixtures and all motors apply.
• Clean filters on air conditioners and heaters monthly.
• Dispose of trash and waste as directed.
• Perform minor repairs as needed.
• Keep walks and entrance ways clean and clear of hazardous debris.
• Paint as needed.
• Repair small electrical equipment.
• Make plumbing repairs.
• Clean light fixtures.
• Change lightbulbs when needed.
• Keep work areas neat and clean.
• Advise administrator of needed repairs that cannot be repaired by staff.
• Keep the storage building locked when not in use.
• Keep the furnace room and closets free from storage of other household items. The designated Red Line area cleared  free of any debris.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the administrator .

Physical Demands:
This position is classified as HEAVY, requiring exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift/move objects. Functional requirements include constant standing and walking. Expect frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning , and stretching. Finger and hand dexterity required. Visual and hearing acuity is essential. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions is necessary. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations required.

Some weekend and evening work required as needed. On call for emergencies.

Salary range is 22.00 to 24.00 depending on experience.