Maintenance Director - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Bonus

Health care

PTO & holidays

Bereavement leave

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead and coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and safety testing across our communities. The role ensures a safe, clean, and home-like environment for residents and staff while managing field staff and vendor relationships.

The position requires 3–5 years in maintenance with budgeting experience, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to senior care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; state regulation may apply.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience in building maintenance or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate repairs and physical maintenance for the building.
• Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance and testing of safety systems.
• Maintain grounds and coordinate outside vendors as needed.
• Prepare apartments for move-in and refurbish after move-out.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and a resident-friendly environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Communication with residents

Problem solving

Ladder safety

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director contributes to our joyful & vibrant communities by performing and/or coordinating all repairs and physical maintenance for the building. In addition, the DOM ensures preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed on all equipment as needed and that fire alarm, fire suppression and other emergency equipment are maintained and tested per the guidelines of the National Fire Protection Agency and other applicable local and state codes.

Maintenance Director

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director contributes to our joyful & vibrant communities by performing and/or coordinating all repairs and physical maintenance for the building. In addition, the DOM ensures preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed on all equipment as needed and that fire alarm, fire suppression and other emergency equipment are maintained and tested per the guidelines of the National Fire Protection Agency and other applicable local and state codes.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Implements and documents preventative maintenance program for campus equipment.
• Maintains grounds including outside community repair, law maintenance and garbage removal or coordinates services with outside vendors where appropriate.
• Maintains inside of communities, including carpet and furniture cleaning, window cleaning, painting, removal of trash and upkeep of vinyl.
• Maintains clean, neat comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains and/or oversees repair of community/campus equipment; ensures equipment is functioning properly and staff are trained appropriately in its use.
• Prepares apartments for move in and completes refurbishing of apartment after move out, including painting of apartments.
• Observes problems and concerns with the community and the grounds and responds to resident concerns.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and distributes material safety data sheets.
• Maintains working procedures for emergency maintenance.
• Coordinates the local fire department for emergency procedures per state regulations/codes (i.e. fire drills).
• Maintains quality assurance records for physical plant.
• Maintains records of resident repairs and works performed.
• Performs janitorial tasks and minor repairs.
• Conducts Physical Plant Orientation for new hires.
• Must be able to manage and mentor other maintenance personnel in the performance of maintenance and repair functions. May manage the community bus driver.
• Schedule maintenance personnel if applicable.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on all system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by state regulations.
• 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in electrical repairs, plumbing, and/or carpentry.
• Experience with cost management and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of all necessary local, state, and federal safety regulations related to building maintenance and codes.
• Must have requisite computer skills to complete analytical reports and develop planning charts.
• Experience obtaining & caring bids & qualifications from vendors/outside contractors.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work safely and recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to work on a ladder.
• Ability to report to the community as needed to handle maintenance emergencies, acting in an on-call status for emergencies.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents and families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with senior population.
• Pass a criminal background check & fingerprint check.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; lift 25-40 pounds constantly; reach below shoulder height frequently; kneel, stoop and squat occasionally; stand six out of eight hours.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
  • Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
  • Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
  • Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
  • Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0326 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
  • Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
  • Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
  • Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education