Maintenance Director

Job Description:

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Community building and grounds, including the performance and/or coordination of all needed preventative and responsive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Ensures all required preventative maintenance tasks are completed, either by directly performing the tasks or contracting with outside providers as appropriate. Provides appropriate documentation of all work completed.
• Makes repairs as needed, responding to maintenance work requests in a timely manner, and documents completed repairs.
• Performs or oversees all landscape maintenance on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records on all utilities, systems and equipment.
• Refurbishes vacated apartments in a timely manner, documenting all work performed.
• Ensures the proper storage and labeling of all equipment and supplies.
• Inventories and orders maintenance supplies on an as-needed basis.
• Obtains bids, establishes and oversees all maintenance-related contracts, with approval from the Executive Director.
• Ensures maintenance-related costs stay within the budgetary guidelines established for the Community.
• Performs or coordinates all preventative maintenance needed to maintain the Community van and/or other vehicles in good condition; keeps a record of all inspections completed and work performed.
• Reports any suspected resident abuse to the Ombudsman, adult protective services, DPH, and the resident's responsible party.
• Performs all other tasks as requested,

Qualifications:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Able to work effectively and make good judgments with minimal supervision. Good problem-solving abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Professional in appearance with a positive attitude toward the residents.

Requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Criminal record clearance
• Current First-Aid certification
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Willingness to learn
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school education or equivalent GED required
• Must have experience in maintenance work and/or construction
• Must maintain current first-aid certification
• Must have experience working with computers (at least MS Word and Excel)