Maintenance Director | Director of Environmental Services | Maintenance Manager

Heritage Senior Living; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Career growth

Employee recognition

Job summary

Heritage Senior Living's Lincoln Village Senior Living seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the community's maintenance, grounds, and systems, ensuring safety and compliance. You will troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate inspections.

The role requires on-call availability and strong organizational skills to manage records, budgets, and vendor relations while supporting residents in a safe, comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of maintenance experience involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or related building systems.
• Knowledge of fire, life-safety, building, and maintenance codes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, safety information, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections; coordinate outside service when needed.
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate maintenance logs.
• Respond to resident/work orders promptly and communicate progress clearly.
• Coordinate with vendors and outside contractors for specialized repairs.
• Prepare apartments and community spaces for turnover and maintain common areas.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Meters

Job description

Maintenance Director | Director of Environmental Services | Maintenance ManagerLincoln Village Senior LivingKeep Our Community Safe. Keep It Running. Make a Difference Every Day.Are you a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in solving problems, keeping buildings running smoothly, and creating a safe and comfortable environment for others?Heritage Senior Living is seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and physical operations of our community.This is a hands-on role for someone who can troubleshoot building systems, manage preventive maintenance, respond to repairs, support inspections, and ensure our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home.If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of your work, we’d love to meet you!What You’ll DoReporting to the Executive Director, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, equipment, and community systems while helping ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory requirements.Maintain Building Systems & EquipmentMaintain HVAC systems to support proper air quality and comfortable building temperatures.Monitor plumbing systems and adjust domestic hot water systems as needed.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance, and other building issues.Diagnose equipment problems, repair or replace parts, and coordinate outside service when necessary.Perform routine preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, machines, and community systems.Monitor surveillance, security, and other building systems as assigned.Maintain accurate records of system checks, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.Keep Our Community Safe & CompliantHelp ensure the building and maintenance operations comply with applicable safety codes, regulations, and Heritage Senior Living standards.Test and coordinate required inspections of fire-protection, security, plumbing, and other building systems.Maintain required logs and documentation associated with regulatory and safety requirements.Partner with the Executive Director to train employees on building systems, emergency procedures, fire response, and disaster preparedness.Maintain appropriate emergency and disaster supplies.Identify safety concerns and take appropriate steps to address or report them promptly.Respond to Maintenance NeedsRespond to resident, family, and employee work orders and maintenance concerns in a timely and professional manner.Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs as needed.Prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, and resident impact.Communicate clearly with residents and employees regarding repairs and expected follow-up.Coordinate vendors and outside contractors when specialized repairs or services are required.Track work orders and ensure appropriate follow-through and completion.Prepare Apartments & Community SpacesPrepare apartments for resident move-ins and move-outs.Complete repairs, paint touch-ups, minor improvements, and other apartment-turnover responsibilities.Assist with moving furniture and personal belongings as needed.Help maintain common areas, storage areas, mechanical spaces, and community grounds.Perform general upkeep such as sweeping, trash removal, and other tasks when needed to keep the community clean and presentable.Manage Maintenance OperationsManage the maintenance department budget and submit reports, purchase requests, and other required documentation in a timely manner.Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance, emergency, disaster, and repair supplies.Monitor equipment and supply needs and plan purchases appropriately.Help ensure tools, equipment, and maintenance areas are organized, safe, and properly maintained.Work independently while collaborating with community leadership and other departments.Maintain Community VehiclesHelp maintain community vehicles in safe and reliable operating condition.Monitor fuel, cleanliness, registration, and routine maintenance.Coordinate vehicle servicing or repairs when needed.Drive community vehicles as assigned and as permitted by company requirements.What We’re Looking ForThe Maintenance Manager needs to be someone who sees a problem and thinks, “I can figure this out.”We’re looking for a dependable, resourceful professional who can balance preventive maintenance, urgent repairs, regulatory requirements, resident requests, and long-term building needs.You may be a great fit if you:Have strong hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.Enjoy troubleshooting and solving complex maintenance problems.Can prioritize urgent repairs while keeping up with preventive maintenance.Understand the importance of safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and employees.Are comfortable working independently and making sound decisions.Can coordinate effectively with vendors and outside contractors.Take pride in keeping buildings, grounds, and equipment in excellent condition.Remain calm and responsive when emergencies happen.Enjoy working in an environment where your work directly impacts residents’ comfort and safety.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of three years of maintenance experience involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or related building systems.Senior living, healthcare, multifamily housing, hospitality, commercial property, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.Knowledge of fire, life-safety, building, and maintenance codes preferred.Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, safety information, work orders, and maintenance instructions.Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong organizational and time-management abilities.Excellent communication and customer-service skills.Ability to manage conflict and resolve maintenance-related concerns professionally.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with community leadership and employees.Current valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as required.Willingness to participate in 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage as scheduled.Caring and respectful approach when working around older adults.Ability to meet applicable pre-employment, training, and regulatory requirements.On-Call & ScheduleThis is a hands-on facilities position that requires flexibility based on community and resident needs.The Maintenance Manager must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent maintenance concerns outside normal business hours when necessary. Occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or additional hours may be required for emergencies, inspections, projects, or other operational needs.Benefits & PerksAt Lincoln Village Senior Living, we know a safe and well-maintained community starts with talented people behind the scenes. Depending on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements, benefits and perks may include:Competitive compensationHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offPaid holidays and/or holiday payRetirement savings opportunitiesEmployee assistance and wellness resourcesTraining and professional development opportunitiesCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsA supportive and collaborative leadership teamMeaningful work where you can see the impact of what you do every dayBenefit availability and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, plan requirements, and other applicable criteria.Why Lincoln Village Senior Living?A well-maintained building makes a difference in ways people notice—and in ways they don’t.When the temperature is comfortable, the plumbing works, an apartment is ready for a new resident, safety systems are functioning properly, and a repair is handled quickly, you’re helping create a community where residents can feel safe and at home.As Maintenance Manager, your work directly supports the comfort, safety, and quality of life of the people who live here.If you’re a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in solving problems and keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.Apply today and help keep Heritage Senior Living safe, comfortable, and running at its best!Essential Functions & Physical RequirementsThe following are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by applicable law.Communicate effectively with residents, families, employees, vendors, contractors, and community leadership.Read and interpret work orders, equipment manuals, safety information, technical instructions, and required maintenance documentation.Stand and walk for extended periods while completing maintenance responsibilities.Frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, and perform movements necessary for repair and maintenance work.Regularly lift, carry, and move tools, equipment, supplies, furniture, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, meters, maintenance equipment, and other devices required for the position.Work safely in mechanical rooms, apartments, common areas, outdoor environments, and other locations throughout the community.Perform hands-on repairs, preventive maintenance, apartment turns, inspections, and building-system checks.Drive community vehicles when required by the position.Maintain regular and reliable attendance and respond to on-call maintenance needs as scheduled.Lincon Village Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment, training, driving, and ongoing requirements in accordance with federal and state law.#IND403