Maintenance Director

Everest Management; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Management Solutions in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of our assisted living facility's buildings, grounds, equipment, and essential systems.

You will lead preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and ensure a clean, comfortable environment for residents and staff, with responsibilities spanning safety, regulatory compliance, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Previous building maintenance experience required; assisted living, healthcare, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and life safety practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize work, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and other building systems.
• Maintain resident rooms, common areas, offices, equipment, furnishings and exterior spaces in good repair.
• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Coordinate apartment repairs and preparation for new residents.
• Identify recurring maintenance concerns and recommend lasting solutions.
• Perform repairs within training; arrange qualified contractors for specialized work.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and ensure life safety systems are compliant.
• Coordinate inspections and documentation for fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and other systems.
• Monitor environmental conditions (hot water temps, etc.) per policy and requirements.
• Maintain emergency supplies and readiness for severe weather and outages.
• Supervise maintenance staff, assign duties, and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for safe work practices and minimal resident disruption.
• Manage maintenance supplies, tools, inventory, and department expenses.

Skills

Building maintenance

Life safety knowledge

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Communication

Facility systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training preferred

Job description

Maintenance Director

Everest Management Solutions

Vineland, NJ

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of our assisted living facility's buildings, grounds, equipment, and essential systems. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring a clean, comfortable, and functional environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. If you have a passion for maintenance, leadership, and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and other building systems.
• Maintain resident rooms, common areas, offices, equipment, furnishings, and exterior spaces in good repair.
• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule consistent with manufacturer recommendations and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate apartment repairs and preparation for new residents.
• Identify recurring maintenance concerns and recommend lasting solutions.
• Perform repairs within training and qualifications; arrange qualified contractors for specialized work.

Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards, damaged equipment, obstructed exits, and unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, servicing, and documentation for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, generators, elevators, and other applicable systems.
• Monitor hot water temperatures and other environmental conditions according to facility policy and applicable requirements.
• Maintain emergency supplies and support facility readiness for severe weather, utility interruptions, fires, and other emergencies.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement

• Maintain the physical environment consistent with applicable assisted living, building, fire, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Keep maintenance logs, inspection reports, service records, warranties, and equipment manuals organized and available for review.
• Participate in surveys, inspections, safety meetings, and quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Department and Vendor Management

• Supervise maintenance staff, assign duties, provide training, and evaluate performance, as applicable.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to promote safe work practices, quality service, and minimal disruption to residents.
• Manage maintenance supplies, tools, inventory, and department expenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Previous building maintenance experience required; assisted living, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and life safety practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize work, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and moving tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Availability for scheduled work, emergency call-ins, and on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.