Preventative Maintenance Manager

La Costa Glen Carlsbad CCRC LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Access to on-demand pay

Job summary

La Costa Glen currently seeks a full-time Preventive Maintenance Manager to oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for buildings, equipment, and facilities in a Continuing Care Retirement Community environment. The role emphasizes scheduling, inspections, and coordinating repairs to ensure safe, efficient operations for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in plant engineering or trades, plus 2–3 years in mid-level management, with strong regulatory knowledge and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in plant engineering and/or trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
• 2-3 years of mid-level management experience.
• Knowledge of State & federal regulations, Title 22, and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code is preferred.
• Strong organizational, written, computer, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a passion and history of providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, inventory, and preventive maintenance scheduling for all equipment and buildings.
• Maintain equipment and facilities through systematic inspection and corrective actions.
• Oversee operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, pumps, boilers, and life safety systems.
• Perform major repairs as preventive measures to avoid failures.
• Provide direction to staff with hands-on guidance and development.
• Supervise nighttime or weekend repairs and maintenance when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Plant operations

Engineering knowledge

Subcontractor management

Facilities management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Management experience

Job description

• LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.
• Full-time Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Access to on-demand pay.

La Costa Glen is currently hiring a full-time exempt Preventative Maintenance Manager. The Preventive Maintenance Manager is responsible for performing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of preventive and predictive maintenance to protect and maintain the buildings, equipment, and facilities, in an efficient, cost effective, and expedient manner.

Why you’ll love La Costa Glen:

La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

What you will bring

• Responsible for scheduling, inventory, and all matters related to preventive maintenance. Establishes routine and preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and buildings.
• Maintains equipment and the facility in satisfactory operating condition by providing systematic inspection, detection and correction of potential failures.
• Oversees the operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, pumps, compressors, industrial laundry, boilers, desalination, fire and life safety equipment, lighting, emergency generator, trash compactors, household appliances, industrial kitchens, and all facilities equipment.
• Performs major repairs as a preventative measure to prevent equipment failures or breakdowns.
• Provides direction to subordinates through hands‑on assistance, guidance, support, and development.
• Supervises nighttime or weekend repairs and maintenance that cannot be completed during typical workday.
• Provides excellent customer service to residents.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and engineering. Experience with construction and working with subcontractors preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of experience in plant engineering and/or trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, refrigeration, ground maintenance, masonry, and facility maintenance.
• Requires 2-3 years of mid-level management experience.
• Knowledge of State & federal regulations, Title 22, and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code is preferred.
• Strong organizational, written, computer, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a passion and history of providing excellent customer service.

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.