Director of Maintenance

The Aspenwood Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with safe harbor match

Perks at Work - Discounted pricing

Holiday pay with floating holiday

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to manage operations in a senior living environment in the Houston area. You will supervise a team of maintenance staff and housekeeping, ensuring timely responses to work orders and compliance with safety codes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of maintenance experience with prior supervisory responsibilities and an HVAC certification. The role requires coordinating internal staff and external contractors to keep building systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years as a maintenance technician with supervisory experience.
• HVAC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and housekeeping, including hiring, discipline, assessment, and termination of direct reports.
• Recommend compensation at hire, promotion, and merit.
• Ensure all functions are staffed through the development and maintenance of employee schedules.
• Manage all maintenance requests, maintaining the job order log through completion.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, performing repairs or arranging them as needed.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems, conducting tests as required by code (fire drills, generators, HVAC, kitchen equipment, plumbing, etc.).
• Ensure preventive maintenance is performed timely, personally, through subordinates, or outside contractors.
• Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance service as needed.
• Oversee outside contractors and direct staff to complete make-ready of vacant resident rooms.
• Identify needs for external contractors, obtain quotes, and advise leadership for approvals.

Skills

Team supervision

Maintenance leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC Certification

Job description

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for managing maintenance operations in a senior living environment? Do you excel in supervising a team and ensuring the smooth operation of facilities? If this sounds like the role for you, we want to hear from you!

Benefits Include:

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday
• Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances
• Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTO Cashout Option

Location: Village of the Heights

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance staff and housekeeping, including hiring, discipline, assessment, and termination of direct reports.
• Recommend compensation at hire, promotion, and merit.
• Ensure all functions are staffed through the development and maintenance of employee schedules.
• Manage all maintenance requests, maintaining the job order log through completion.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Perform repairs as needed or arrange for repairs.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems, testing as needed or required by code, including fire drills, generators, replacement of filters and bulbs, HVAC systems, and kitchen equipment, plumbing, carpentry, health department regulations, and OSHA.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance is performed timely, either personally, through subordinates, or outside contractors.
• Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance service as needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good hygiene per company policies.
• Coordinate, manage, and oversee work of all outside contractors. Direct others to complete maintenance requests or complete job orders personally.
• Direct staff to complete make-ready of vacant resident rooms and perform work to complete make-ready as needed. Ensure compliance with all building codes and safety codes.
• Identify needs for external contractors. Obtain quotes and advise the Executive Director. Obtain approval prior to engaging contractors.
• Oversee community safety programs, safety committee, and training including OSHA, risk assessment, disaster planning, and fire drills.
• Serve as a member of the community's emergency response team.
• Coordinate multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines. Identify and evaluate problems and possible causes to determine root causes and impacts.
• Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after contemplating various available courses of action.
• Procure and safeguard the building, equipment, and supplies.
• Directly supervise Housekeeping staff and potentially Maintenance Technicians, Painters, Floor Care Specialists, and Porters/Janitors. Oversee work of external contractors. Support coworkers to ensure their success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED
• Five plus years as a Maintenance Technician, prior supervision of support staff highly desired
• HVAC Certified

EOE/M/F/D/V