Maintenance Director-Lead a High-Impact Senior Living Team

Encore HCS; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Encore Village is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance department, safety, and environmental services across the community. You will manage a team, oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems, and coordinate with departments to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for residents.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in senior living or healthcare settings, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to respond

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, building operations, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, budgets, and maintenance projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Proficiency with computers and maintenance-related recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team with professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Develop, coach, and mentor maintenance staff.
• Create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and empower employees to make decisions within their roles.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing training and feedback.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.
• Partner collaboratively with department leaders across the community.
• Develop staffing schedules and ensure adequate departmental coverage.
• Oversee daily operations of the maintenance department and physical plant.
• Ensure the community remains safe, clean, attractive, and fully operational.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, emergency power, and generator systems.
• Prioritize and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests and work orders.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, and resident living areas.
• Maintain required maintenance documentation, inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage department budgets, inventory, and expenses.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, renovations, and major repairs.
• Ensure apartments and resident rooms are move-in ready.
• Provide on-call and emergency maintenance support as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC systems

Budget management

Vendor management

Documentation

Emergency response

Team development

Job description

Encore Village is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance department, safety, and environmental services across the community. You will manage a team, oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems, and coordinate with departments to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for residents.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in senior living or healthcare settings, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to respond