Maintenance Director – Senior Living Community

Unbridled of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unbridled Living Senior Communities is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance and physical plant operations of our senior living community in Columbia, MO. You will oversee buildings, grounds, systems, and a maintenance team while delivering responsive service to residents and maintaining a safe environment.

As a working leader, you will solve problems, set preventive maintenance programs, manage inspections, and coordinate with leadership to keep apartments move-in

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in senior living, multifamily housing, hospitality, healthcare, or similar facilities.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to diagnose problems and determine solutions.
• Knowledge of safety practices and after-hours availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall maintenance and physical plant operations of the community.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems in safe condition.
• Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and ensure completion.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program.
• Prepare apartments for new resident move-ins and ensure move-in readiness.
• Coordinate inspections and service of life-safety systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and inventory.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Strong organization

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade-school education preferred

Tools

Work-order management software

Job description

Position:Maintenance Director – Senior Living Community

Location: Unbridled of Columbia

Columbia, MO

Job Id:101

# of Openings:1

Maintenance Director – Senior Living Community

Unbridled Living Senior Communities

At Unbridled Living, our residents deserve a community that feels like home—safe, comfortable, attractive, and well cared for. We are seeking a knowledgeable, hands‑on, and service‑focused Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance and physical plant operations of our senior living community.

The Maintenance Director is a key member of the community leadership team and is responsible for maintaining the community's buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems while providing responsive service to residents and supporting a safe environment for residents, team members, and visitors.

This is a working leadership position for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading by example, and taking pride in keeping a community operating at its best.

At Unbridled Living, we seek to RISE to every occasion through our values of Respect, Integrity, Servant Leadership, and Excellence.

What You’ll Do

As Maintenance Director, you will oversee the community's maintenance operations while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day repairs and resident service. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the overall maintenance and physical plant operations of the community.
• Maintain community buildings, resident apartments, common areas, grounds, equipment, and building systems in a safe and well‑maintained condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests and follow through to ensure satisfactory completion.
• Perform and oversee routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, painting, hardware, and other building components within the scope of the position.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for community systems and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of the community, resident areas, mechanical spaces, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Prioritize and coordinate work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare apartments for new resident move‑ins, including completing inspections, repairs, painting, and other necessary work.
• Partner with community leadership to ensure apartments are ready according to established move‑in timelines and standards.
• Maintain the overall appearance of the community's exterior, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and other outdoor spaces.
• Oversee landscaping, snow and ice removal, pest control, and other contracted services as applicable.
• Monitor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life‑safety, emergency systems, elevators, generators, and other building systems as applicable.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and service of building and life‑safety systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, work orders, service records, and required logs.
• Manage maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Obtain bids and coordinate outside contractors and vendors when specialized services are required.
• Monitor vendor performance and verify that contracted work is completed appropriately.
• Support development and management of the maintenance operating and capital budgets.
• Identify anticipated capital needs and communicate recommendations to the Executive Director and appropriate company leadership.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure maintenance activities are performed according to established safety practices.
• Maintain appropriate procedures for chemicals, tools, equipment, keys, and potentially hazardous materials.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and drills.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and urgent building issues as needed.
• Supervise, train, schedule, coach, and develop maintenance team members, if applicable.
• Partner with Housekeeping and other departments to maintain high standards of community appearance.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families and communicate professionally regarding maintenance needs.
• Participate as an active member of the community leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Maintenance Director who combines technical knowledge, leadership ability, strong organization, and exceptional resident service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous maintenance, facilities, property management, building operations, or related experience.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Senior living, multifamily housing, hospitality, healthcare, commercial property, or similar facilities experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance and repair, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, appliances, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and work‑order management.
• Ability to diagnose problems, determine appropriate solutions, and recognize when a licensed or specialized contractor is required.
• Knowledge of general workplace and building safety practices.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders, projects, vendors, and priorities.
• Strong customer‑service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use work‑order, email, and other business systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade‑school education preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when driving is required for the position.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, or other trade certifications are preferred where applicable.
• Ability to obtain or maintain licenses or certifications required by applicable law or the specific responsibilities of the position.
• Flexibility to respond to after‑hours maintenance emergencies and community needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

How We RISE

The Maintenance Director has a unique opportunity to bring our values to life because the work directly affects where our residents live every day.

RESPECT

– A resident's apartment is their home. We knock before entering, respect their belongings and privacy, communicate what we are doing, and leave their home as clean and orderly as we found it.

INTEGRITY

We take ownership of the community and our work. We complete repairs correctly, communicate when something requires additional attention, use company resources responsibly, and follow through on our commitments.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

We lead by helping. We are visible, approachable, willing to roll up our sleeves, and ready to support residents and fellow team members. No task is beneath us when it helps our community succeed.

EXCELLENCE

We don't wait for something to break before we pay attention to it. We anticipate needs, maintain our buildings and equipment, notice the details, and take pride in keeping our community safe, attractive, and operating at its best.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Maintenance Director creates a community where things work, residents feel heard, and the building reflects the pride of the people who care for it.

Resident requests are addressed promptly. Preventive maintenance is completed before small problems become major ones. Apartments are ready when new residents arrive. Vendors are managed effectively. The building is clean, safe, and well maintained.

Most importantly, residents know that when they have a maintenance concern, someone they trust is going to take care of it.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on position that requires regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and other physical activity associated with building maintenance.

The position may require working from ladders; using hand and power tools; moving maintenance equipment, supplies, and materials; and working indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. The position may also involve exposure to mechanical equipment and cleaning or maintenance products when appropriate safety precautions are followed.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Why Join Unbridled Living?

At Unbridled Living Senior Communities, maintenance isn't simply about maintaining a building. It's about taking care of someone's home.

The details matter. A resident shouldn't have to repeatedly ask for a repair. A new resident should walk into an apartment that is ready to welcome them. Families should see a community that is cared for, and team members should feel confident that the building is safe and dependable.

As Maintenance Director, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your community, build relationships with residents, develop your team, and see the results of your work every day.

If you are a hands‑on leader who takes pride in solving problems, serving others, and keeping a community operating at its best, we invite you to RISE to every occasion with Unbridled Living.

Unbridled Living Senior Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.