Director of Building and Grounds

Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance)

Concord, Massachusetts

Concord Park is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Concord Park's caring and compassionate maintenance team members provide a clean and safe environment for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Concord Park is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA. Learn more about Concord Park here .

SCHEDULE

Full Time: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday

Pay & Benefits

Annual rate starting at $70,000

Benefits

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meals during shifts at the community.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performing hands-on maintenance and repair work as required and directing maintenance technicians in the performance of maintenance and repair work
• Effectively managing/conducting service and maintenance requests from residents, maintaining the landscaping and overall look of the community, keeping building interior and exterior in good repair and ensuring that the building is properly cleaned
• Conducting, scheduling, and/or directing ongoing and preventive maintenance programs including HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and similar work
• Scheduling repairs and routine maintenance of all institutional equipment, appliances and vehicles, including the community van
• Scheduling and conducting work (and/or supervising workers/contractors) for apartment turnovers with rapid turnaround, ranging from refurbishing kitchenettes and installing new carpet to simple paint touch-ups
• Monitoring and managing the department budget
• Managing, directing and supervising all department staff including housekeeping/laundry associates and enforcing compliance with all safety rules and regulations
  
  

Requirements

• Knowledge: Safety regulations, state/federal codes and safe work practices, budget development and fiscal management, and maintenance trades, A MUST!
• Experience : P lumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and preventative maintenance, preferred
• Physical requirements : Standing, lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending
• Communication : An ability to communicate effectively with residents, co-workers, and families
• Physical requirements : Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Technology: Ability to learn new technologies, and use project management tool: TELS
• Leadership: One year of experience with supervising or training staff
• Be on time and reliable : Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our team to be reliable at all times.
  
  

To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!

Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at jobs@slr-usa.com.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are proud to have adopted SAGECare’s LGBTQ Cultural Competency training program, which teaches our associates about the unique needs, cultures and concerns of LGBTQ older adults and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.