Director of Maintenance

Oakmont Senior Living; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Pay, and

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Living in Novato, CA is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams, ensuring safety, appearance, and reliable operation of the community. You will drive preventative programs, coordinate vendors, and oversee repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong troubleshooting, and a patient, professional approach with seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of building maintenance or related experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment maintenance, and general repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style and genuine pride in your work.
• Patience and professionalism when working with seniors, including individuals living with dementia.
• Must meet applicable background, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance and Housekeeping teams and own safety, appearance, operation, and overall condition of the community.
• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams.
• Maintain interior, exterior, resident apartments, equipment, and grounds to exceptional standards.
• Perform and oversee repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliances, and building systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Ensure resident work orders are completed promptly and professionally.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Support apartment turns, renovations, capital projects, and community improvements.
• Keep the community safe, beautiful, and tour-ready every day.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Oakmont of Novato | Novato, CA

Full-Time

Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00/hour

Oakmont of Novato | Novato, CA

At Oakmont of Novato, we believe how we care for our community reflects how much we care for the people who call it home.

As our Director of Maintenance, you are more than the person who keeps the building running—you are a steward of our residents' home. Your leadership, craftsmanship, and attention to detail create an environment where residents feel safe and comfortable, families feel confident, and our entire team takes pride in where they work.

If you love fixing things, solving problems, leading people, and ending the day knowing you made something better, this is an opportunity to put those skills toward work that truly matters.

Our Culture Is Built Around Five Values

AuthenticityWhat You BringWhy You'll Love Working at Oakmont

• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Commitment
• Resilience Your Role & Impact You will lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams and take ownership of the safety, appearance, operation, and overall condition of our community.
• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams.
• Maintain the interior, exterior, resident apartments, equipment, and grounds to exceptional standards.
• Perform and oversee repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliances, and building systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Ensure resident work orders are completed promptly, professionally, and with respect for each resident's home.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Support apartment turns, renovations, capital projects, and community improvements.
• Keep the community safe, beautiful, and tour-ready every day.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of building maintenance, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment maintenance, and general repairs.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style and genuine pride in your work.
• Patience and professionalism when working with seniors, including individuals living with dementia.
• Must meet applicable background, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Oakmont Management Group is a recognized leader in senior living with communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada. With a growing portfolio of communities, opportunities for career advancement, relocation, and professional growth are significant.

Eligible Team Members May Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Pay, and Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.