Chief Engineer

Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, with a starting pay of $120,000 and the ability to earn up to $140,000, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!

Inspīr Senior Living, Maplewood Senior Living’s new brand of world-class, urban senior living properties, is now hiring Director of Residence Experience for its new Inspīr | Embassy Row property. Formerly The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Inspīr | Embassy Row stands eight stories, and each space is meticulously curated to create an unparalleled refinement environment. It offers assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care with a unique and innovative Integrated Care Model. 

At Inspīr, we are redefining senior living. We depend on our highly trained staff to carry out our philosophy of intentional living. This includes luxury accommodations, exceptional hospitality, cutting-edge technology, innovative wellness programs, and world-class care.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

The Chief Engineer Role: Overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of residents, guests, and associates while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Recruits, hires, and supervises staff in maintenance and housekeeping.
• Provides performance feedback to staff and monitors performance to ensure high quality services are being delivered consistently.
• Maintains department staffing schedule and ensures appropriate staffing coverage daily.
• Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care, including the state’s fire safety code; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
• Understand HVAC and can operate and maintain equipment.
• Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas.
• Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Assures that the facility and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditions.
• Routinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc. where needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains drawings and plans on file for the community. Maintains a file of manufacturer’s instructions and warranty information on all equipment.
• Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
• Directs staff and residents in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Assures that personnel follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintain the organization of the physical plant of the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems.
• Oversees and supervises landscape and know removal contractors to ensure quality work.
• Establishes and manages a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Establishes and maintains an effective work-order system.
• Ensures a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems is maintained and kept current.
• Keeps track of monthly budget (supplies and purchased services) and works with General Manager to ensure budget goals are achieved.
• Coaches and supports maintenance leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
• Participates in in-services as required by state regulations and ensures staff in the department is compliant with in-services as well.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Responsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Requirements:

• Must have technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing and at least one of the following
  • High school diploma or GED; 6 years' experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years' experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
• Meets Fire and Life Safety Director Requirements (T-89/F-89)
• Experience and passion in working with seniors
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 60lbs.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

How is the Inspīr experience truly brought to life? Our employees. We believe in order to foster a fulfilling experience for our residents, we must first do the same for those who build their careers here.

At Inspīr, we make sure you have an environment in which you can continually learn and grow. One that leaves you personally and professionally fulfilled.