Maintenance Director

Commonwealth Senior Living; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Maintenance Director to plan, direct and control maintenance of the community's physical plant. The role oversees electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, refrigeration and adherence to life-safety codes, with a 24/7 on-call requirement.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $30-$35 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), PTO and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ supervisor experience with varied skills.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and maintenance.
• Senior living or hospitality maintenance experience desired.
• Ability to manage staff, schedule work orders and uphold safety standards.
• Willingness to be on call; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assure preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspect common areas daily for maintenance needs.
• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Prepare work schedules and manage work orders.
• Inspect total property systems; maintain repair records.
• Lead safety initiatives and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC familiarity

Plumbing

Carpentry

Maintenance management

MS Office

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pay range: $30-$35 per hour

The overall purpose of the Maintenance Director position is to plan, direct and control the overall maintenance of the community’s physical plant. This position must perform or oversee electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and other technical tasks, as well as ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal life‑safety code regulations.

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor with documented evidence of varied skills and abilities.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Maintenance for a large residential community, hotel, hospitality, Assisted Living or similar industry experience desired.
• Must demonstrate skills in all phases of building and equipment maintenance, cleanliness and repairs.
• Skilled in the selection of personnel and management of staff to meet the needs of the entire community.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Acceptable working knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience working in a facility with a senior/ geriatric population a plus.
• A true customer service, friendly attitude and demeanor when dealing with staff, Resident, management and families.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to be on call during emergency situations as the building operates 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Coordinate and assure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas on a daily basis to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Supervise Maintenance and Housekeeping associates.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance and housekeeping personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining cleaning schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building façade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate, supervise and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Initiate a training program to insure training is implemented and completed by all maintenance personnel, inspects all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Head up the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies at any time needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to: sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals and standards.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The Maintenance Director is a highly active position, requiring long stretches (over 75% of the time) on ones' feet. He or she must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. This position also requires an individual to climb ladders, maneuver into tight areas, stoop, carry, turn, bend on a regular basis. The Maintenance Director position requires a highly active individual, willing to tackle a variety of physical tasks throughout the community.