Maintenance Director

Oxford Glen at Owasso; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A care community provider in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Director. The successful candidate will oversee the maintenance of the community, ensuring all systems such as HVAC and plumbing function correctly while leading the housekeeping team. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of experience in maintenance coordination. The role requires strong customer service and leadership skills to create a loving atmosphere for residents. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Certification cost assistance

Yearly tenure bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a maintenance managerial role or similar position.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other systems.
• Supervise housekeeping department and third-party contractors.
• Maintain logs for safety and compliance standards.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical systems knowledge

Maintenance program coordination

Customer service skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Do you love where you work? Our Maintenance Directors do! Come join the Oxford family where our core purpose is to experience the joy of serving others and to create meaningful relationships. Our wonderful resident‑to‑caregiver ratio helps make this mission possible!

As a Maintenance Director, your benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and a complimentary life insurance policy
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• PTO for both full‑time and part‑time team members
• Certification cost assistance
• Yearly tenure bonus

Your Maintenance Director duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the general maintenance of the community, including all common areas, resident apartments, grounds, equipment, and mechanical systems. This position is responsible for the life‑safety program of the building, as well, leads by example to ensure the programs and services maximize each resident’s quality of life, identity, abilities, and preferences. This position supervises the housekeeping department.

Essential Functions

General Maintenance

• Establish and/or follow a schedule to oversee continuous maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other general duties as required to properly operate the community.
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, masonry, drywall repair, small appliance repair, minor equipment repair, and troubleshooting; floor‑cover cleaning (shampooing, buffing, stripping waxing, etc.)
• Establish a process to regularly walk the community to identify areas that need repair or maintenance and follow‑up
• Follow budget guidelines and procedures for ordering supplies; assist in developing the annual maintenance budget; maintain effective inventory and loss‑control program for the supplies, parts, tools, and equipment

Compliance

• Assure all necessary logs are maintained to track information regarding maintenance of the building and grounds, including, but not limited to: hot water temperature, emergency generator(s), SDS sheets, fire extinguisher(s), fire drills, and emergency call systems
• Ensure all company, state, local OSHA or federal health, safety, building, fire and insurance codes or requirements are met or exceeded at all times

Community Leadership

• Innovate, plan, promote, and supervise a building and grounds maintenance program that meets or exceeds the minimum of standards of the property and accommodates the broad spectrum of requests, situations, preferences, and physical limitations of the resident population.
• Participate (leading when appropriate) in community and resident safety, infection control, new resident and new employee orientation programs.
• Supervise the work of third‑party contractors performing physical plant services including, but not limited to: landscaping, painting, floor‑cover installation, HVAC, and equipment repairs.
• Recruit, train and supervise the housekeeping department.
• Provide support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and delegate coverage of duties when unavailable.

Customer Service

• Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents, service, goodwill, and genuine interest in their unique needs. Conduct yourself and your business at all times so as not to detract from or reflect adversely on the reputation of the community. Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manner.

Successful Behavioral Attributes at Oxford Senior Living

• Humility: Share credit, emphasize team, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Positive Attitude: Display a “can‑do” attitude focused on providing solutions
• Initiative: Action‑oriented commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the business
• Emotional Intelligence: Serve the community by placing the needs of the community team members and residents ahead of your own

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Working knowledge of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating a maintenance program for a company or large division

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in a maintenance managerial role.

Physical Working Requirements

• Ability to travel using personal vehicle, including at night
• Able to stand, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move for prolonged periods of time
• Able to do occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends
• Team Member is subject to outside environment conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change

By joining our team as a Maintenance Director, you will be able to help us continue the vision of helping others and creating meaningful relationships. We are looking for positive and humble individuals who have initiative and emotional maturity to help us create a loving, homelike atmosphere for our residents.