What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Franklin Companies?
The Grove on Forest Lane is a beautiful assisted living and memory care retirement community, within 5 miles of the Galleria.
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Our campus offers assisted living and memory care apartments.
DUTIES
- Physically walk and inspect physical plant and grounds regularly, identifying areas in need of repair and following up on those repairs
- Perform routine upkeep and repairs such as clearing clogged sinks and toilets, patching/painting, lightbulb replacement, etc.
- Supervise and schedule housekeeping/laundry staff
- Test fire protection systems and water temperatures as required by code, and maintain written logs
- Manage contract services as assigned, including but not limited to landscaping, security and pest control
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment
- Complete annual preventative maintenance
- Inspect vacated rooms and return to move-in condition
- Assist with move-out and move-ins
- Help train employees in safety issues, conduct fire and evacuation drills according to regulation
- Keep company-owned equipment in good working order
The regular schedule is roughly 8:00am – 5:00pm and qualified candidates will need to be able to be available after hours on evenings and weekends and must be able to come to the community after hours as needed.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience with large apartment complexes or senior housing communities with assisted living and memory care apartments.
- Have strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritize assignments
- Be able to work independently.
- Know or be able to quickly learn housekeeping and laundry procedures and effectively oversee the housekeeping department.
- Be able to work patiently and appropriately with residents who have significant problems with memory, reasoning and other cognitive skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive HVAC knowledge plus HVAC/EPA certification
- Electrical training/experience with electrical certification
- Training and/or experience in plumbing
- Training and/or experience in carpentry
- Make-ready experience
- Valid driver’s license
Franklin Companies is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
The Grove on Forest Lane is a well-respected retirement community in Dallas and professionally managed by Franklin Apartment Management, LTD.
Dallas Senior Living Community | The Grove on Forest Lane
