Maintenance Director

Garden Place Millstadt - Millstadt, IL; Millstadt (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

401(k) match and retirement savings

Financial wellness education

Wellness resources and discounts

Early access pay

Career growth and mentorship

Medical, Dental, Vision

EAP & Education reimbursement

Job summary

Garden Place Millstadt is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the upkeep, life safety, and daily operations of our senior living community.

You will oversee vendor contracts for elevators, HVAC, landscaping, and maintenance requests, while coordinating with the Administrator and leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

If you value teamwork, organization, and compassionate service, we’d love to talk.

Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance and life-safety programs in senior living or healthcare.
• Ability to coordinate with administrators and leadership teams.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations for elder living facilities.
• Pass criminal background check & TB health clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, life-safety, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage outside contracts for elevators, HVAC, landscaping.
• Maintain maintenance log and address repair requests.
• Coordinate with Administrator and leadership on turnover and rent-ready apartments.
• Participate in safety training and drills.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Evacuation assistance

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness, Life Safety, and operational functioning of the community in compliance with local, OSHA, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing all outside contracts and vendors related to community maintenance. This position is a key position that works collaboratively with the leadership team.

As a Maintenance Director, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will be a key leadership team member, coordinating the elder’s maintenance and housekeeping needs with the Administrator and Leadership team.
• You will participate in the new-team member orientation regarding life safety, evacuation & fire drills, disaster planning, MSDS, and other critical life safety topics.
• You will conduct regular safety in-services for all team members.
• You will ensure the turn-over of apartments after move-out so that a rent-ready apartment is always available.
• You will understand and abide by the state Assisted Living Regulations, Fire Marshall and Life Safety regulations, and other city and county regulations regarding the safety of the elders, and maintenance of the building.
• You will handle maintenance requests and manage a maintenance Log with a list of requested and completed repairs.
• You will maintain contracted services for community elevators, HVAC, hot water, landscape, and other community operations as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• You will bring the desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• You will bring kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general.
• You will work well with people in emotional or stressful situations.
• You will bring organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You will be able to assist in the evacuation of residents if needed.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will meet health requirements, including TB.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  • Financial wellness education program.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Education reimbursement program.

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization, we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application, you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Division Garden Place Millstadt - Millstadt, IL

Location Garden Place Millstadt

About the Organization

About the Organization We believe trusting relationships are a basic human need and the strongest foundation for caring for one another.

Our decisions are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. This is our True North.

We create communities where elders, families, and employees are growing, teaching, and formulating new memories. Together we are discovering, experimenting, and contributing.

We trust one another to do the right thing in the spirit of honor and love.

This position is currently accepting applications.