Maintenance Manager Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Virginia Beach is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the physical plant, buildings, and grounds. You will supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff, manage resident repairs, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Full-time role with benefits; Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. The position involves coordinating with safety officials and managing multiple maintenance tasks across the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2–3 years related maintenance experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License for vehicle travel.
• Ability to supervise maintenance, housekeeping and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance and housekeeping staff to ensure quality service.
• Oversees general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Directs work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety systems.
• Inspects completed work for compliance with standards and policies.
• Coordinates resident-requested repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensures safety and regulatory conformity across the community.
• Communicates with local inspectors and safety officials as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates urgent repairs.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Facility operations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–3 years related maintenance experience

Job description

Brookdale is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager for our Virginia Beach community to oversee the physical plant, building operations, and grounds upkeep. You will supervise maintenance and housekeeping services, manage staff, coordinate resident repairs, and ensure complete safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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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

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance 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.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervises the community maintenance, housekeeping and laundry (if applicable) staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.
• Directs workers engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.
• Oversees scheduled maintenance on: H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their rooms, including repairing plumbing, electrical, heating and replacing light bulbs.
• Oversees repairs and maintenance of buildings including vacated rooms in a timely manner. This includes painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained.
• Maintains positive communication with local fire Marshall, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing the community.
• Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes.
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions.
• Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements

Valid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge And Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

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

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.