Senior Living Maintenance Manager | Hands-on Leader

Kensington Senior Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kensington Falls Church is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead daily maintenance operations, supervise a team, and ensure safe, efficient facility performance. You will coordinate work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems while managing preventive maintenance and resident-centric service.

The role requires hands-on expertise, strong supervision skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies in a senior living environment. Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on building maintenance or facilities operations experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Proficient with CMMS and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in coordinating daily maintenance operations, staffing, schedules, and resources to meet service, safety, quality, and budget goals.
• Supervise and guide maintenance staff; ensure work orders and service requests are completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and repairs on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS and monitor equipment histories and maintenance schedules.
• Respond to emergencies and support safety compliance and incident response.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Team leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical & plumbing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification

Electrical certification

Job description

The Kensington Falls Church is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead daily maintenance operations, supervise a team, and ensure safe, efficient facility performance. You will coordinate work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems while managing preventive maintenance and resident-centric service.

The role requires hands-on expertise, strong supervision skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies in a senior living environment. Competitive hourly pay based on experience.