Maintenance Director

Epic Healthcare; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead facility operations for our senior living community. You will supervise trades, schedule repairs, and ensure safety compliance while guiding housekeeping and grounds teams to keep spaces safe, comfortable, and welcoming.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, budget oversight, and vendor management, with a focus on high-quality workmanship and proactive problem solving in a resident-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years supervisory experience in building maintenance, facility management, or physical plant operations.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, carpentry, painting, and floor care machinery.
• Comfortable operating power tools and related equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; valid driver’s license if operating company vehicles.
• Safety-focused with OSHA awareness and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Repairs: oversee plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and HVAC work orders.
• Unit Turnovers & Grounds: renovate resident apartments and supervise groundskeeping and exterior upkeep.
• Life Safety & OSHA Compliance: manage life-safety systems, infection-control practices, emergencies, and safety meetings.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: hire, train, schedule, supervise staff; manage contractor relationships.
• Daily Walkthroughs & Records: perform inspections, log work orders, ensure safe equipment operation.
• Budget & Inventory Oversight: monitor departmental expenditures and maintain maintenance budgets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Trades knowledge

Tool proficiency

Safety consciousness

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Drain augers

Pressure washers

Floor scrubbers/buffers

Ladders & testers

Job description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Director

Keep Our Community Safe, Beautiful, and Thriving

We are dedicated to offering our senior residents a safe, comfortable, and vibrant home. As our Maintenance Director, you will lead facility operations, direct life-safety readiness, and oversee physical plant care—from hands-on repairs to supervising groundskeeping and housekeeping teams.

If you are an experienced trades professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys creating a safe, welcoming space for seniors, we’d love to have you lead our maintenance department!

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Repairs: Perform and oversee plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and HVAC work order repairs in a timely manner.

• Unit Turnovers & Grounds: Ensure resident apartments are renovated and ready for move-ins; oversee groundskeeping, lawn care, irrigation, and exterior upkeep.

• Life Safety & OSHA Compliance: Manage life-safety systems, infection control protocols, emergency preparedness, hazardous material labeling, and safety committee meetings.

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise housekeeping and maintenance staff while overseeing contractor and vendor relationships.

• Daily Walkthroughs & Records: Conduct daily community inspections to identify hazards, maintain work order logs, and ensure equipment functions safely.

• Budget & Inventory Oversight: Manage departmental expenditures, track inventory, and maintain maintenance budgets.

Qualifications & Hands-On Skills

Experience & Technical Abilities

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in building maintenance, facility management, or physical plant operations (senior living or residential experience preferred).

• Trades Knowledge: Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, carpentry, painting, and commercial floor care machinery.

• Tool Proficiency: Comfortable operating power tools, drain augers, pressure washers, floor scrubbers/buffers, ladders, and electrical testing tools.

• Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred; valid driver’s license if operating company vehicles.

Leadership & Mindset

• Safety First: Thorough understanding of OSHA standards, safety guidelines, and emergency response.

• Customer Service Mindset: Compassionate, respectful, and patient when interacting with senior residents, families, and team members.

• Problem Solver: Calm under pressure with strong multi-tasking skills and independent decision‑making abilities.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and move throughout the community for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 lbs independently (using assistance or safety equipment for heavier loads).

• Ability to safely climb ladders, work on scaffolding, and handle hand/power equipment.

Join Our Leadership Team

Take the lead in creating a safe, beautiful environment for our residents every single day.