Maintenance Director at Severna Park

Foundry Commercial; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Commercial seeks a Maintenance Director to support the Executive Director in maintaining and operating the community's physical assets. The role leads maintenance programs, ensuring safety, cost-efficiency, and compliance with policies and regulations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in maintenance roles in similar settings, strong HVAC/plumbing/electrical/carpentry knowledge, and the ability to manage budgets and contractors. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance-related experience in senior living, hospitality, apartment complex, or similar.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable MVR.
• Community is a drug-free workplace; adheres to Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Must undergo and pass Criminal Background Screening.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate maintenance personnel per policies.
• Schedule maintenance staff to ensure proper weekend and emergency coverage.
• Oversee time clock records and submission of payroll paperwork.
• Prepare maintenance budget within approved guidelines with ED input.
• Complete monthly maintenance tasks and report to ED.
• Coordinate Community Safety Committee meetings and compliance.
• Ensure all life safety codes are followed per regulations.
• Oversee operation of building life safety systems and HVAC equipment.
• Coordinate work of contractors to meet contract specs and timelines.
• Other duties as assigned – see full job description.

Skills

Maintenance management

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Budgeting

Time management

Payroll coordination

Education

Technical school diploma

EPA 608 Certification

OSHA certification

Pool maintenance certification

Tools

Time clock system

Payroll processing

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Director is to assist the Executive Director (ED) in maintaining and operating the physical aspects of the Community. The Maintenance Director will organize, participate in, direct, and supervise the Community maintenance program in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Safely meeting residents’ needs in strict accordance with Company policies and procedures and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Areas of Responsibility

• Recruit, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Maintenance personnel (where applicable) according to Company policies and procedures.
• Schedule Maintenance personnel (where applicable) to ensure that the Community is appropriately always staffed including weekends and in the event of an emergency.
• Oversee and monitor that the Maintenance personnel (where applicable) are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock system. Review the time clock records at least twice weekly. Submit payroll and new hire paperwork as required.
• Prepare Maintenance budget within approved guidelines and according to Company policies and procedures, utilizing review of maintenance purchases and discussion of future projects or needs with the ED.
• Complete monthly maintenance task list items and review with ED.
• Coordinate Community Safety Committee. Conduct regular meetings according to Company policy.
• Ensure all ACHA regulations and policies are followed per life safety codes.
• Check and maintain the Building Life safety system, i.e. Fire panel, for proper operation daily.
• Check operation of HVAC, i.e. cooling towers/chillers, circulation pumps, rooftop units, exhaust fans and any energy management, computer-based systems for faults daily.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors at the Community to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and to contract specifications.
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance-related experience in senior living, hospitality, apartment complex, or similar background. Includes working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards. Driving is an essential function of this position and a condition of employment. Associates in this role are required to meet and maintain Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements to perform assigned job duties.
• MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy. Failure to meet or maintain Company driving standards may result in removal from driving responsibilities and may impact continued employment eligibility for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school diploma preferred.
• EPA 608 Certification preferred.
• OSHA and pool maintenance certification desirable.