Maintenance Director (Assisted Living)

We are currently seeking applicants for our Director of Environmental Services position.

At Danbury, you don’t just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That’s the Danbury Difference

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This person will plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of Environmental Service to ensure that our community is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
• Coordinate environmental services tasks and duties community wide.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the community and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, floor care, painting, installing artwork, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform replacement of burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
• Perform service for heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Supervise safety and fire prevention programs. Inspect work areas and equipment weekly. Direct and monitor fire drills. Asses response times and make recommendations.
• Insure that all building systems are in working order and perform or oversee the performance of preventative maintenance.
• Schedule work hours for staff, assign work duties and cleaning schedules to expedite work.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate environmental services to assure that care and services can be performed without interruption.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the community.
• Direct Maintenance Assistant/Housekeepers/Laundry Aide with tasks, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position; preferably in a residential care facility, assisted living, hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care center.
• Training in environmental control practices and procedures preferred, but not required.
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable of environmental practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing environmental functions in the nursing care community; and willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.

We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package!

• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Short Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
  • Long Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
  • Life and AD&D (Guardian)
  • Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.
    • Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Realtionships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.
    • Work and Life Balance Specialists
• Employee Optional Benefits:
  • Medical (BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
    • HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit!
  • Dental (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Vision (Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian)
  • Critical Illness (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Accident (Guardian)
  • Metlife Legal (Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
    • Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!
    • No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles!
  • Metlife Pet Insurance
    • Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!
      • All dog and cat breeds are covered.
  • Identity Theft (All State)
  • 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks:
  • Vacation from 90th Day of Employment
  • On Demand Pay Option
• Bonuses:
  • Resident Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

If you would like to work with a great company and be part of our exceptional Danbury team, please apply today!

Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.