What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Director position at Village Green Senior Living Federal Way?
Job Summary
The award-winning Village Green Senior Living, one of Federal Way’s most prestigious retirement and assisted living communities, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Director to oversee all maintenance operations for our family-owned retirement community.
Our employees are the key to our success. If you are exceptionally detail-oriented, have outstanding communication, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! We offer competitive pay and a welcoming work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance, and expertise in managing complex systems including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical components. This role involves strategic planning, supervising maintenance and housekeeping teams, and ensuring the reliable operation of all plant equipment to support manufacturing efficiency and safety standards.
Major Responsibilities:
· Inspections: Conducts regular inspections of the Village, its interior and exterior, and equipment (daily, weekly, monthly).
· Preventative Maintenance: Maintains a program of preventative maintenance on all systems and equipment on campus.
· Maintenance: Maintains the campus interior and exterior – building and grounds – to ensure protection of life and property as well as an esthetically pleasing environment for residents, staff, and guests.
· Housekeeping Management: Manages the housekeeping department (Schedule management, personnel management, supplies, etc).
· Apartments: Upon a resident’s move-out, Maintenance is responsible for painting, cleaning carpets, and completing necessary repairs and inspections of appliances, fixtures, and equipment to prepare the apartment for occupancy.
· Work Orders: Completes requested work orders in a timely manner to maintain resident’s apartments/residences and ensure common areas and physical plant are in good repair.
· Supplies / Inventories: Maintains supplies and equipment in good order; inventories and uses supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively.
· Safety Program: Coordinates the Village’s Safety Program and the Safety Committee (see Fire and Life Safety Manual).
· Hazardous Materials Control: Maintains an inventory of all chemicals and products, which could present a physical or health hazard; conducts a Hazardous Training program for all employees; properly stores and disposes of hazardous materials. Works with housekeeping to keep all MSDS manuals current.
· Storage Areas: Conducts monthly inspections of all storage areas to ensure proper storage of all flammable and combustible materials.
· Emergency Systems: Responsible for the following:
§ Fire, Smoke, and Heat Detectors – Ensures these systems are in good working order.
§ Generator – Conducts weekly testing and documentation of the emergency generator to ensure that is in good working order.
· Emergency Procedures:
§ Fire – Ensures that all staff have knowledge of individual duties in responding to a fire alarm; conducts training programs for staff in fire safety measures.
§ Disaster – Ensures that all staff have knowledge of the disaster plan for the Village and how to implement it.
§ Life Safety Equipment – Maintains and monitors the life safety equipment to ensure its proper working order.
· Rodent and Pest Control: Has in place an ongoing program for rodent, vermin and pest control.
· Smoking Policy: Enforces no smoking regulations throughout the campus for residents, guests, and staff; posts designated “No Smoking” signs.
· Other: Performs details of duties in accordance with the Maintenance Procedures Manual, and other duties as requested.
Must be in good physical and mental health. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift weight of 50 lb. or more, work outside in sun, and work in small places and under all buildings.
The Maintenance Director_ must have_ the following:
· Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and some administrative skills
· Ability to get along with people, and work well without supervision
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.
· Ability to remain manage emergency events in a calm and effective manner
· Precise punctuality and exemplary attendance
· Heart for serving our senior population
· Be a team player
· Flexible attitude
· Willing to work weekends and on-call as needed
· Drivers License in good standing
· Basic computer literacy: Outlook, Word, placing online orders, etc.
Education/Experience
· High School diploma or post-secondary trade certificate(s)
· Knowledge of Washington safety and healthcare regulations
· Background in low voltage systems, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, sheetrock, finish carpentry, painting, and auto repair
· Previous management experience strongly preferred
· Previous experience in long term strongly preferred
Pay: $37.00 - $43.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $43