Maintenance Manager

Brookdale Senior Living; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access for hourly staff

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living seeks a facilities supervisor to manage associates responsible for general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, local standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff; directing interior and exterior upkeep; inspecting work; overseeing HVAC, elevator, fire and other systems; coordinating resident repairs; and responding to emergencies as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years related experience or training.
• Valid driver’s license for vehicle travel as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff including hiring and training.
• Direct workers in interior and exterior upkeep of the community.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
• Oversee HVAC, elevator, fire/sprinkler, generators, landscape, kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate resident repairs in rooms (plumbing, electrical, heating, bulbs).
• Assess plumbing and electrical issues and determine best course of action.
• Ensure adherence to codes and review safety data for hazardous chemicals.
• File property damage claims per policy.
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Elevator maintenance

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Overview

Manages the associates responsible for the general operating maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise community maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Direct workers engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
• Oversee scheduled maintenance of HVAC, elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cords.
• Coordinate maintenance requests from residents for repairs in their rooms, such as plumbing, electrical, heating, and light bulb replacement.
• Assess plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determine the best course of action.
• Ensure adherence to local and state codes and review safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.
• File property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
• Respond to resident or community emergencies by providing assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid state driver’s license required for vehicle travel as needed.
• Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize work.
• Sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a combination of these.

Benefits

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional Information

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers advancement of fees for naturalization (Form N‑400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On‑call on an as‑needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Occasional travel

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.