Maintenance Director ~ Senior Living Community ~ Pasadena

MorningStar Kirkland; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

HSA options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MorningStar Senior Living in Pasadena is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead maintenance and housekeeping operations for a senior living community. You will supervise staff, coordinate repairs, and ensure safe, clean, and comfortable environments for residents and team members.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, vendor coordination, and adherence to safety and infection-control practices. Excellent communication and leadership are required, with a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; maintenance background preferred.
• Minimum one year of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions and English directions.

Responsibilities

• Repair toilets, unclog drains, and fix plumbing issues in resident areas.
• Maintain HVAC units, filters, and other essential facilities equipment.
• Repair windows, doors, locks, and fixtures across the building.
• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff and assign daily tasks.
• Respond to emergency calls and conduct routine safety inspections.
• Ensure sanitation practices and infection control in housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance expertise

Plumbing systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Job description

Maintenance Director ~ Senior Living Community ~ Pasadena

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MAINT050596

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary : $85,000 USD per year

Locations

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MorningStar of Pasadena
951 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

• Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $90,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Maintenance Director

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. In fact, we rather obsess about it. For without a transformative culture, we cannot begin to elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes and be ourselves changed for the good in the process. So, we seek great hearts, other people like us, who care and want to do work that matters. We select people like us who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance/Housekeeping Director will be responsible for all maintenance work inside and outside of the entire building including resident suites and maintenance of the grounds and exterior of the building. This position responds to repair and maintenance requests submitted by residents and employees. This position is responsible for supervision of all maintenance and housekeeping staff and assigning personnel to specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal!

POSITIONOVERVIEW

• Repair toilets, unclog drains and toilets, remove sink traps for cleaning, and repair leaks & drips and/or other plumbing issues.
• Replace and clean filters in air-conditioning and heating units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans in bathrooms and oven stoves.
• Repair windows, screens, shades, & blinds, doors, hinges, handles and locks.
• Repair lawn mowers, snow blowers, kitchen appliances, washers, dryers, floor machines, ice machines, etc.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, batteries, ballasts, circuit breakers, electric plugs, emergency call-system cords, electrical outlets, smoke detectors, etc.
• Install or repair hand rails, grab bars, towel bars, shower heads, and other misc. fixtures.
• Repair beds, bedrails, wheelchairs, walkers, misc. furniture repairs, etc.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, shelves, and parking lot stripes.
• Build and construct shelves, racks, and misc. furniture items.
• Repair and replace roofing, gutters, downspouts, drains, sprinkler heads, etc.
• Maintain a well-organized and clean workshop and tool room.
• Maintain a supply of replacement parts for building equipment including supply catalogs.
• Establish vendor resources for repairs and supplies.
• Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
• Clean up after every job and test the equipment to be assured it is in proper working order.
• Schedule, conduct and supervise required fire drills.
• Respond to emergency calls from the community during all hours.
• Maintain & oversee the snow and ice removal of walkways and parking lots (as needed).
• Oversee that housekeeping staff follow established infection control practices when performing housekeeping/laundry procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned work areas to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Understand functions of various soaps, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals and train assigned personnel in the proper techniques and use of these substances.
• Ensure that garbage is disposed of daily in accordance with the established sanitation procedures.
• Manage the staffing needs of the maintenance/housekeeping dept. by interviewing, and hiring, and training of staff in collaboration with the Business Office Manager.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Assist the Business Office Manager in the completion of new hire paperwork, monitoring time sheets, and performing employee evaluations per company policy.
• Monitoring departmental expenses to stay within the required budget for staffing and maintenance supplies.
• Attend departmental meetings, staff meetings and safety meetings.
• Submit accident/incident reports of supervised staff.
• Sign, code and submit invoices and receipts to the business office in a timely manner.
• Consider safety first and never extend beyond knowledge and experience.
• Train assigned personnel in the proper techniques of mixing chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning methods, and use of equipment.
• Serve as backup for maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident-care information.
• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: One year minimum of related experience preferred
• Job Knowledge: Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct; knowledge and ability to work on plumbing systems, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances including household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air-conditioning and heating units.
• Other: Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications, planes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal standards and safety requirements. Must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral direction. Must have driver's license and clean driving record.

*Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer
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