What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Towne House?
Prairie Landing is Fort Wayne’s premier active adult community designed for those aged 55 and over. Nestled on a picturesque 60-acre property, part of a Life Plan Community, we offer a range of exceptional duplexes and single-family homes that provide a maintenance-free lifestyle. As a proud BHI Senior Living community, we partner with our sister community, The Towne House, to provide continued care, ensuring a vibrant community life with exceptional amenities and a focus on your long-term well-being. As one of the most well-respected and well-funded non-profit organizations in the Midwest, BHI Senior Living offers ten Life Plan Communities and two Active Adult Communities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
The Maintenance Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises all maintenance and housekeeping operations, including preventative maintenance, repairs, grounds maintenance, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to providing exceptional service in an active adult community environment. You will play a vital role in empowering the maintenance and housekeeping team while protecting the physical space that supports quality care for the residents.
As a BHI Senior Living Community, The Prairie Landing staff are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.
Why you'll love working here:
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work serving seniors
- Competitive salary pay
- Opportunity to make a visible impact in a close-knit community
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Access to free medical clinic
In this role you will:
- Monitor building systems and ensure safety compliance
- Implement and oversee the preventative maintenance schedules
- Perform pool maintenance including water testing, chemical balancing, equipment checks, and general pool upkeep
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility with the annual operating budget
- Promptly respond to urgent maintenance and housekeeping needs
- Monitor the work order request system
- Perform supervisory functions such as:
- Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and orientation process for new employees
- Provide proper training, coaching and supervision to employees
- Promptly address employee disciplinary action
- Implement staffing schedules and work assignments
Who you are:
- Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience or technical training
- Ability to lead others effectively, respectfully, and with integrity
- Working knowledge of standard computer applications
- Strong customer service skills and professionalism
The Towne House Retirement Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.