Maintenance Director

Brookdale Senior Living; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Glen Ellyn is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee facility maintenance at their assisted living and independent living community. The role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing preventative maintenance. Join a respected community known for its commitment to quality and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Early Access to Paycheck

Annual Bonus Incentive

Referral Bonuses

Support for U.S. Citizenship Application Fees

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Maintenance Director in a Senior Living Community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local standards/regulations.
• Experience with building maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of facilities to meet regulations.
• Directs maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff.
• Implements preventive maintenance programs and conducts regular inspections.

Skills

Life Safety

Coordination with Contractors

Fire Pump Systems

Heating and Cooling Systems

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college

Job description

Overview

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own!

Brookdale Glen Ellyn is hiring a Maintenace Director for their growing team!

A Senior Living Community specializing in Assisted Living and Independent Living

Current Opening:

+ Full Time

+ M-F with some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Experience / Qualifications:

+ Min. 5 years in a Large Senior Living Community as Maintenance Director

+ LIfe Safety

+ Department of Public Health

+ Great with working with Outside Contractors

+ Fire Pump and 2 pipe healthing and cooling system

Now Available! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.

+ Directs the community maintenance, housekeeping and laundry (if applicable) staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.

+ Directs the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.

+ Implements preventative maintenance programs. Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.

+ Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current.

+ Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.

+ Coordinates annual apartment maintenance schedule and completion. Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.

+ Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal.

+ Prepares and follows approved budget. Tracks utility consumption and expense files.

+ Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance. Maintains all required engineering files.

+ Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes.

+ Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions

+ Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.

+ Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.

+ Maintains office, shops and mechanical areas within company standards.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

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Qualifications

Education and ExperienceAssociate’s Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school and a minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsValid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.

Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

+ Standing

+ Walking

+ Sitting

+ Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

+ Reach with hands and arms

+ Climb or balance

+ Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl

+ Talk or hear

+ Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds

+ Vision

+ Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

+ Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

+ On-Call on an as needed basis

+ Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

+ Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

+ Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$75,000.00 - $81,600.00 / year

Job LocationsUS-IL-Glen Ellyn

CategoryCommunity Operations

Sub-CategoryMaintenance

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st Shift

ID2025-270063

Location : NameBrookdale Glen Ellyn

Location : Address60 North Nicoll Avenue

Location : LocationUS-IL-Glen Ellyn

Job Code107820

Work LocationOn-Site

Hiring Range$75,000.00 - $81,600.00 / year