Maintenance Director

Join Our Team in Scotch Plains!We're growing and we're excited to bring our next community to Scotch Plains, New Jersey! Building on the strength of our 70 communities, this brand-new location marks an exciting milestone as we trailblaze our expansion into New Jersey and continue growing our presence. This is more than an opportunity to join a growing company, it's a chance to help build something from the ground up. As one of the founding team members at our Scotch Plains community, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the culture, create meaningful connections, and set the standard for an exceptional experience from day one. If you're energized by growth, excited by new beginnings, and ready to make your mark as we expand our family of communities, we'd love for you to be part of what's next.Maintenance Director ResponsibilitiesAs the Maintenance Director, you will be responsible for using your maintenance skills to perform various hands-on tasks including electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance. In addition, the Director of Facilities Operations will emphasize interacting with the staff and residents and overseeing staff, payroll, operational expenses and supply and capital expenditures.ResponsibilitiesCommunication and coordination of people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systemsProviding technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidanceEstablishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program that will promote a sense of well-being and esthetic appeal for residents and staffMaintaining OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and fire code complianceOther maintenance functions as requiredThe Director of Plant Operations must be an experienced maintenance professional with a strong skillsetCandidates must have previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long-term care or assisted living facilityMust have a strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with a strong emphasis on HVACRequirementsPossesses an understanding of all applicable life safety regulationsDemonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping departmentExperience in facilities management capacityPossesses good communication skillsPrevious supervisory experience requiredPossesses diagnostic abilities and skills in completing detailsUnderstands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous wasteAs a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:8 holidays & 3 floating holidaysVacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time OffDiscounted Meal ProgramAssociate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500Physical & Mental Health Wellness ProgramsMedical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchCompany-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term DisabilityBenchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.