Engineering & Maintenance Director, Senior Living

Living Care Lifestyles; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90k–$110k DOE

Benefits package

Mission-driven culture

Daily impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Quail Park of Lynnwood is seeking a dedicated Director of Engineering to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams at our retirement community in Lynnwood. You’ll oversee all aspects of facility upkeep, capital projects, regulatory compliance, vendor relations, safety programming, and team management to create a beautiful, well-functioning community for residents, families, and staff.

This leadership role requires a hands-on manager with 5+ years in facility maintenance, a background in senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong leadership and staff-management skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• English communication skills required.
• Knowledge of state licensure and safety codes.
• Valid Washington driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance for HVAC, fire safety, lighting, elevators, pool/spa, plumbing, landscaping, kitchen/laundry equipment, and vehicles.
• Lead capital improvement projects; manage bids, contracts, budget, and schedules.
• Manage vendor contracts for building systems and major maintenance services.
• Oversee building - fire and life safety inspections; ensures documentation.
• Coordinate projects with Engineering and align on operational priorities.
• Direct maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry teams; hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Long-term infrastructure management, system performance, compliance, and capital planning.
• Administer contracts with vendors and manage the Engineering and Housekeeping Department budget.
• Direct the Community Safety Program including emergency preparedness and compliance with OSHA.
• Maintain compliance with all state and local building maintenance regulations.
• Monitor cleanliness and safety in all common areas; conduct regular inspections.
• Support executive leadership and contribute as part of the Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

Facility maintenance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quail Park of Lynnwood is seeking a dedicated Director of Engineering to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams at our retirement community in Lynnwood. You’ll oversee all aspects of facility upkeep, capital projects, regulatory compliance, vendor relations, safety programming, and team management to create a beautiful, well-functioning community for residents, families, and staff.

This leadership role requires a hands-on manager with 5+ years in facility maintenance, a background in senior