Senior Living Maintenance Director — Operations Leader

Solista Salem by Cogir; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living operates several communities and is seeking a Maintenance Director in Salem to oversee daily facility operations and preventative maintenance. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and major appliances while ensuring safety standards and resident comfort.

You will lead the maintenance team, coordinate bids with leadership, and ensure on-time repairs, budget adherence, and strong resident relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience managing apartments, senior living communities, hotels, or large complex maintenance.
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience, including staff hiring and supervision, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, drywall repair and texturing, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance.
• Ability to use general maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment; participate in on-call rotation.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Ability to be on call 24/7 for any maintenance-related emergencies in the community.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors.

Responsibilities

• Use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment.
• Organize, prioritize, and ensure service requests and repairs are completed correctly and on time.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to minimize liability concerns and ensure excellent curb appeal.
• Perform turnkey work as required; ensure vacant units are ready promptly.
• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship and communicate effectively with residents, fellow team members, vendors, and management.
• Work with the Executive Director to obtain competitive bids for maintenance-related expenses.
• Understand and adhere to budget guidelines.
• Purchase supplies/vendor services using standard purchase order systems and proper bidding procedures.
• Monitor inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Hire, train, and manage department staff of Maintenance Technicians, as well as housekeeping.
• Respond to resident and community emergencies.
• Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
• Conduct regular inspections, identify needs, and execute corrections.

Skills

Maintenance management

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Communication skills

Customer service

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Cogir Senior Living operates several communities and is seeking a Maintenance Director in Salem to oversee daily facility operations and preventative maintenance. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and major appliances while ensuring safety standards and resident comfort.

You will lead the maintenance team, coordinate bids with leadership, and ensure on-time repairs, budget adherence, and strong resident relations.