Director of Environmental Services/Maintenance

Otterbein SeniorLife; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 

Paid Time Off from day one

DailyPay access to earned wages

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a Director of Maintenance Services to lead all maintenance, grounds keeping, and vehicle/equipment upkeep. The role collaborates with leadership to ensure a safe living and working environment for residents and partners, supporting Total Quality Management and quality improvement initiatives.

The position emphasizes building maintenance, preventive planning, and cross-department coordination, with a focus on high-quality, timely work and a commitment to resident

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License; chemical application license preferred.
• Experience in building construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, vehicle and equipment repair, painting and grounds keeping.

Responsibilities

• Reviews maintenance work orders and assigns priority.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner.
• Procures supplies and small equipment as needed to ensure prompt and efficient maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Monitors work to ensure quality.
• Assists in periodic reviews of condition of buildings and grounds to identify emerging needs.
• Maintains the budget.
• Determines repair and maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns; plans sequence of operations per specifications.
• Repairs and installs pumps and motors; calibrates systems per manuals.
• Records gauge readings and temperatures; uses tools to adjust systems.
• Completes grounds keeping, snow removal, water treatment and wastewater treatment, and security as directed.
• Follows policies including infection control and safety regulations.
• Develops good working relationships with other departments.
• Chairs safety committee; reports accidents and hazardous conditions.

Skills

Detail orientation

Literacy & writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Tool use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical/mechanical tools

Job description

Overview

To lead all phases of building maintenance, grounds keeping, maintenance and upkeep of all company vehicles and equipment.

To lead all phases of building maintenance, grounds keeping, maintenance and upkeep of all company vehicles and equipment.

Assumes service-oriented attitude to gain a sense of pride and accomplishment. Accepts the team approach with dedication and commitment towards all work performed. All work is to be of a high quality and performed honestly and timely.

As a member of Otterbein’s leadership team, it is expected that the Director of Maintenance Services will work with other leadership team members to provide a safe and enjoyable living and working environment for our residents and partners. The Director of Maintenance Services will support Otterbein’s Total Quality Management efforts and participate in Quality Improvement committees from time to time. As a member of the Otterbein Team, it is expected that the Director of Maintenance Services be committed to advancing health and wellness to the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Maintenance work orders and assigns priority.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner.
• Procures supplies and small equipment as needed to ensure prompt and efficient maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Monitors work to ensure quality.
• Assists in periodic reviews of condition of buildings and grounds to identify emerging needs.
• Maintains the budget.
• Determines by regular inspection the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns and major overhauls. Recommends when equipment should be shut down for major overhauls. Plans sequence of operations and methods to use when making repairs, replacements, mechanical alterations, and overhauls, following trade practice and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repairs and installs pumps and motors. Checks and calibrates systems after installations and makes necessary changes, adjustments and modifications to obtain desired results, using blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer’s specifications and manuals to obtain location and details.
• Makes operating adjustments as required. Checks and replaces thermostats. Maintains log of gauge readings and other operating data and periodically takes temperature and humidity readings in given areas. Utilizes hand tools and air measuring devices such as thermometers, manometers, and draft gauges.
• Completes grounds keeping, snow removal, water treatment and wastewater treatment, and security as directed.
• Follows all established policies and procedures including infection control, Universal Precautions, safety regulations, personnel policies, etc., to assure that quality resident care is maintained.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with supervisors of other departments, as well as with other staff.
• Chairs safety committee. Reports all accidents/incidents and hazardous conditions and equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License and prefer chemical application license.
• Experience: Knowledge of building construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, vehicle and equipment repair, painting and grounds keeping.
• Skills: Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities. Must be able to use tools and equipment required. Must be able to read and understand blueprints.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
• Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.