Director of Maintenance

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director of Maintenance to ensure a well-maintained community. This role involves overseeing preventative maintenance, managing staff, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism and dedication, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in various trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance and repairs of the facility and grounds.
• Ensures cleanliness and safety standards are upheld.
• Manages maintenance schedules and budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-High School Education or Training

Tools

HVAC Systems

Plumbing Tools

Electrical Tools

Computer Applications (Outlook, Word)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Overland Kansas, KS

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Description

The Director of Maintenance helps ensure a fully functioning and well-maintained community by following a system of preventative maintenance and repairs, overseeing the ongoing maintenance of the building and property grounds, ensuring all equipment is in sound working order, leading and supervising staff to maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the facility, and implementing cost-effective improvements to the facility and grounds.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Ensures all required preventative tasks are completed, either by directly performing the tasks or contracting with outside providers as appropriate, in a timely manner.
• Makes repairs as needed, responds to facility work requests promptly, and documents completed repairs.
• Maintains accurate records of utilities, systems, and equipment.
• Refurbishes vacated apartments promptly as approved by the Executive Director, documenting all work performed where applicable.
• Creates and maintains a regular maintenance schedule for the facility.
• Ensures facility-related costs stay within the budgetary guidelines established for the community.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning for the grounds, community, and equipment following all safety procedures and precautions.
• Maintains facility systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical according to maintenance schedules.
• Stocks maintenance supplies for work areas.
• Ensures work areas are clean, and equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored.
• Oversees the housekeeping department to ensure the cleanliness of the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Available on call for emergency situations.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Highly professional and dependable.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Available for emergency on-call duties.
• Physically capable of performing job duties (e.g., moving heavy equipment/machinery, climbing ladders, performing repetitive motions, walking, standing).
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including maintaining composure under stress.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multitask, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., TELS, spend-down tracking, Outlook, Word).

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; post-high school education or training preferred.
• Experience in various trade skills (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical) and related tools.
• Five years of relevant experience preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory or management experience preferred.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions required.