Director of Maintenance

SSA Wenatchee LLC; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Wenatchee LLC is seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor to manage building upkeep, common areas, resident apartments, and equipment in Wenatchee, WA. You will lead the maintenance team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety, codes, and preventive maintenance programs are followed.

Requires 3–5 years of facilities maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 3-5 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Assisted living or long-term care facility experience is preferred.
• Certificates and Licenses: Must have valid state driver license. State may require CDL with passenger endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required if not current.

Responsibilities

• Routinely perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, drywall, and small appliance and minor equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure all health, safety, building, fire and insurance codes are met or exceeded.
• Schedule and coordinate with third parties such as pest control and fire marshal as appropriate.
• Assist with emergency preparedness efforts including training and drills.
• Respond to resident apartment maintenance or repair requests.
• Inspect and prepare apartments for rent-ready status before new residents move in.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans for apartments, common areas, equipment, fixtures and furnishings.
• Solicit maintenance estimates or bids and present results to Executive Director.
• Evaluate performance of service contractors; obtain approval before purchases; maintain expense logs.
• Ensure work orders are completed timely and billing information recorded.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

• Location 817 Red Apple Rd,Wenatchee, WA, 98801,United States
• Base Pay $28.00 - $33.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Summary

R esponsible for the general maintenance of the community including all common areas , resident apartments, grounds, equipment and mechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Routinely perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, drywall, and small appliance and minor equipment troubleshooting and repair.

Ensure all company, state, local or federal health, safety, health, building, fire and insurance codes or requirements are always met or exceeded .

C onduct regular inspections of building, equipment, and mechanical equipment . Schedule and coordinate with third parties, such as pest control and fire marshal, as appropriate .

Assists with emergency preparedness efforts , including training and drills .

Promptly respond to resident apartment maintenance or repair requests .

Inspect and prepare all apartments for rent-ready status as per company policy before new residents move into the community.

Develop , maintain , document , and complete routine and Preventive Maintenance Plan for apartments, common areas , equipment, fixtures and furnishings.

Solicit appropriate community maintenance estimates or bids when necessary, and present results to Executive Director .

Evaluate performance of all service contractors .

Obtain appropriate approval from Executive Director prior to making any purchase . Maintain a log of all expenses incurred and repairs completed .

Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion and billing information is recorded .

Maintain effective inventory and loss control for departmental supplies, parts, tools , and equipment .

Ensure efficient and effective use of all maintenance department and community resources , includ es ensuring the use of outside vendors is necessary and within established budgetary guidelines.

Participate in community and resident programs to include, but not limited to Safety Committee and Infection Control Committee .

Promptly address all mai ntenance-related needs that arise.

May be required to transport residents to activities, appointments, events, and during emergencies .

Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.

Maintain confidentiality of resident , community , employee , and company information.

Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

Perform other duties as assigned .

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises the Maintenance team at the assigned community, and may also supervise the Housekeeping and Transportation team . Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Executive Director must be consulted before disciplinary action is taken.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability require d .

Must satisfy all state health, licensure/certification, and background requirements.

Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent , plus 3- 5 year s of facilities maintenance experience . Assisted living or long-term care facility experience is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses : Must have valid state driver license . State may require CDL with passenger endorsement . May be required to complete CPR and First Aid certifications if not current, plus any additional licensing requirements in state(s) of practice.

Communication Skills: Receive and carry out verbal or written instruction . Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via email with customers and co-workers . Make group presentations to share information or explain policies and procedures.

Organization/Self-Management Skills: Perform a variety of duties, moving between tasks of differing nature, with occasional distractions and interruptions . Prioritize competing requirements to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes to workload and assignments . Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Computer Skills: May require proficiency with computers to participate in training and/or other assigned tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Constantly stands and frequently walks about assigned areas of the community, handling and moving object s such as tools and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds . Must frequently twist and rotate head, neck, and torso, reach high or low with arms and hands and constantly use manual dexterity , as well as bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl , and climb ladders up to 40 feet and/or stairs . Must be able to visually assess work, differentiating between colors especially for electrical projects . Must also be able to detect audible alarms, bells, and signals related to safety.

This position is situated in side and outside of a n assisted living facility with a moderate noise level . Maintenance staff are frequently exposed to tools that may cause injury, a s well as repetitive motions . Will occasionally be exposed to weather conditions while performing outside work. In certain circumstances, a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, other biological hazards, and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and go g gles .

Travel

This position may require local travel using the community van to transport resident s and/or complete other operational duties .