Maintenance Environmental Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Director – Senior Living

Charter Senior Living of White House | White House, TN

Pay: $55,000-$60,000 Annually

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Manager-on-Duty Rotation

Love Fixing Things? Take Pride in Your Work? We Want to Meet You!

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting problems, keeping buildings running smoothly, and taking pride in a job well done?

Do you have experience with preventive maintenance, building systems, and coordinating repairs?

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead maintenance and environmental services at a successful, fully occupied senior living community with a great leadership team?

Charter Senior Living of White House is seeking a dependable, positive, and hands-on Maintenance & Environmental Services Director to join our team!

We're looking for someone who enjoys both sides of maintenance leadership: rolling up their sleeves to handle repairs and staying organized with preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, budgets, and vendor coordination.

You don't need to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone with strong maintenance fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and genuine pride in caring for our community.

If you're a proactive problem-solver who values teamwork, takes ownership of your work, and wants to grow with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

A Fully Occupied Community. An Amazing Leadership Team. A Culture You'll Want to Be Part Of.

At Charter Senior Living of White House, you'll find:

• A thriving, fully occupied community with an established resident population.

• A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and communication.

• A family-oriented culture where associates take pride in caring for residents and one another.

• A hands-on leadership opportunity where your work makes a visible difference.

• Career growth potential within a growing senior living organization.

• Variety in your work , from troubleshooting building systems to planning preventive maintenance and improvement projects.

• A community worth taking pride in , where residents, families, and associates appreciate a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment.

What You'll Be Responsible ForHands-On Maintenance & Building Systems

• Oversee daily maintenance and environmental services operations.

• Troubleshoot and perform routine building repairs.

• Maintain and monitor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems within applicable safety and licensing requirements.

• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.

• Conduct routine building and equipment inspections.

• Identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.

• Maintain resident apartments, common areas, equipment, and building systems.

• Determine when repairs can be completed internally and when specialized vendors are needed.

Preventive Maintenance & Life Safety

• Develop, organize, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.

• Complete and document routine building inspections.

• Support compliance with applicable life safety, fire safety, and building requirements.

• Maintain organized inspection, maintenance, and compliance records.

• Coordinate required inspections, testing, and follow-up repairs.

• Identify safety concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Assist with regulatory readiness and required documentation.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and associates.

Budget, Projects & Vendor Management

• Monitor maintenance expenses and work within established department budgets.

• Assist with planning and coordinating capital improvement projects.

• Work with community leadership and Finance on maintenance expenditures and project needs.

• Obtain vendor quotes and coordinate outside services when appropriate.

• Monitor vendor performance and completed work.

• Maintain appropriate supplies, equipment, and inventory.

• Identify cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or quality.

• Keep accurate records of purchases, repairs, and maintenance activities.

Department Leadership & Community Support

• Provide direction and support for maintenance and environmental services operations.

• Coordinate daily priorities and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

• Partner with the Executive Director and other department leaders.

• Communicate professionally with residents, families, associates, and vendors.

• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, building appearance, and resident comfort.

• Participate in the community's Manager-on-Duty rotation.

• Support a positive, team-oriented environment.

• Take ownership of maintaining a community residents are proud to call home.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Hands-on building maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance and common building systems.

• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve maintenance concerns.

• Comfort handling both physical maintenance work and administrative responsibilities.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn applicable regulatory and life safety requirements.

• Ability to maintain maintenance records, schedules, and documentation.

• Comfort working with budgets, vendor coordination, and maintenance projects.

• Positive attitude, dependability, and a team-oriented approach.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Valid driver's license.

• Availability to work Monday–Friday and participate in the Manager-on-Duty rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Maintenance Director, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar experience.

• Maintenance experience in senior living, assisted living, hospitality, multifamily housing, or commercial facilities.

• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building repairs.

• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with fire safety, life safety inspections, and regulatory documentation.

• Experience with departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor management.

• Experience supporting maintenance or environmental services teams.

Senior living experience is preferred, not required. We're open to candidates from other maintenance backgrounds who have strong hands-on skills, a positive attitude, and the willingness to learn.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Take pride in keeping a building safe, functional, and looking its best.

• Prefer preventing problems rather than constantly reacting to them.

• Enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and repairs.

• Can balance physical maintenance responsibilities with paperwork, planning, and documentation.

• Are comfortable learning regulatory and life safety requirements.

• Know how to prioritize work and follow through.

• Make thoughtful decisions about maintenance costs and outside vendors.

• Communicate clearly and work well with others.

• Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to help.

• Treat residents, families, and coworkers with kindness and respect.

• Want to be part of a supportive, family-oriented community.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $28.00 per Hour

Full-Time, Hourly Position

Estimated Annual Base Pay: $58,240 based on 40 hours per week, before overtime or other adjustments.

• Primary schedule: Monday–Friday

• Manager-on-Duty rotation required

• Schedule flexibility based on community needs

Why Charter Senior Living?

At Charter Senior Living, our mission is To Enhance the Human Spirit .

We believe a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming community is essential to the quality of life of the residents we serve.

Our associates make that possible every day.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid time off and holiday benefits

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Supportive community and regional leadership

• Opportunities to grow within a larger senior living organization

• Meaningful work in a thriving, resident-focused community

Our Core Values

• Serve with Heart

• Serve with Purpose

• Serve with Courage

• Have Fun While Serving

Ready to Take Pride in Where You Work?

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, staying organized, and being part of a positive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Charter Senior Living of White House and help us maintain a community that residents are proud to call home.

Apply today to become our next Maintenance & Environmental Services Director!