Facilities Director - Maintenance & Housekeeping

Benchmark Senior Living; Chelmsford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Health benefits

401k matching

Discounted meals

Referral program

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living's Chelmsford Crossings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance and housekeeping in an assisted living facility. The role combines hands‑on technical work with administrative leadership, including plant operations, payroll, expenses and capital planning.

You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance, supervise staff, ensure life‑safety compliance, and collaborate with residents and staff to maintain safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping department.
• Experience in facilities management capacity.
• Strong communication skills and supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of life safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communication and coordination of people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.
• Providing technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance.
• Establishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program for residents and staff.
• Maintaining OSHA and fire code compliance.
• Other maintenance functions as required.
• The Director of Plant Operations must be an experienced maintenance professional with a strong skillset.
• Candidates must have previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long‑term care or assisted living facility.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with emphasis on HVAC.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Facilities management

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living's Chelmsford Crossings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance and housekeeping in an assisted living facility. The role combines hands‑on technical work with administrative leadership, including plant operations, payroll, expenses and capital planning.

You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance, supervise staff, ensure life‑safety compliance, and collaborate with residents and staff to maintain safety and comfort.