Maintenance Director — Lead Building Ops (Flexible)

Saga Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible schedule

Supportive team

Quick hiring

Job summary

Terraces at Kingwood Town Center, operated by Saga Senior Living, seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance, safety, and facilities operations at a senior living community. The role offers $28-$30/hour for a full-time schedule with day/evening hours and on-call as needed.

You will lead maintenance staff, manage programs and vendors, and ensure compliance with life-safety and regulatory standards to support a thriving resident environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in residential, senior living, hospitality, healthcare, or property management settings.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role, especially overseeing maintenance staff, vendors, and work orders.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and building systems.
• Background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance operations for the skilled nursing community to ensure a safe, well‑maintained environment.
• Direct emergency response efforts and ensure readiness for all life‑safety procedures, including fire drills, disaster preparedness, and compliance protocols.
• Oversee building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and equipment, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, manage, and document maintenance programs, work orders, and preventative maintenance schedules in support of surveys and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to safety, infection control, and facility operations.
• Provide leadership, training, and oversight to maintenance staff while managing vendors, budgets, and capital improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Terraces at Kingwood Town Center, operated by Saga Senior Living, seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance, safety, and facilities operations at a senior living community. The role offers $28-$30/hour for a full-time schedule with day/evening hours and on-call as needed.

You will lead maintenance staff, manage programs and vendors, and ensure compliance with life-safety and regulatory standards to support a thriving resident environment.