Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Leisure Living

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining and coordinating repairs of the grounds, the building and equipment in a safe and efficient manner within budget in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventive maintenance to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition
• Maintain the electrical, plumbing, safety equipment, HVAC systems, as well as the grounds of the property
• Inspect, perform and/or oversee the repair and maintenance of the building’s structure, including windows, doors, exterior siding, masonry, and roofing
• Coordinate grounds maintenance for lawn care and snow removal. Shovel/salt walkways as needed
• Oversee the housekeeping staff to ensure standard of cleanliness
• Maintain the condition of all unoccupied rooms including carpet cleaning, painting, patching, etc. to make them attractive for resident occupancy
• Perform maintenance and repairs per residents’ requests within 24-72 hours
• Coordinate larger repairs with contractors and oversee their work to maintain an attractive and safe building, inside and outside
• Coordinate trash removal, lawn care, snow removal, pest management contracts
• Order supplies within budget guidelines
• Ensure fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed
• Facilitate fire, tornado and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for emergencies and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations
• Maintain an emergency kit for the facility
• Participate and/or lead training sessions for initial staff orientations and annual in-services pertaining to safety, disaster plans, maintenance, etc.
• Recruit, interview and hire maintenance and housekeeping staff
• Ensure maintenance and housekeeping staff are trained, educated and in-serviced to maintain compliance with licensing rules and facility requirements
• Assist residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs when available
• Maintain proper records of repairs, purchases, and other expenditures
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations of maintenance staff and give them additional training and education as required
• Maintain up-to-date Material Data Sheets (MDS) for all chemicals at the community
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff through consistent leadership, supervision, and coaching
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, visitors, and regulators

Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. This position will be required to assist at sister communities upon request.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values:

• Live and work each day with purpose
• Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility
• Embrace lifelong learning
• Promote mutual respect
• Display transparency
• Appreciate diversity
• Practice forgiveness
• Be thankful

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED and three years of building maintenance experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills

Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand – Fre