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Full-Time Maintenance Director
Avamere CommunitiesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jan 2026
About the role
Full-Time Maintenance Director
Location: Avamere at Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229
Apply now at: https://www.areteliving.com/careers
Job Summary
As a Maintenance Director in an assisted living, independent living and or memory care community, you'll lead the maintenance department, overseeing all facility/campus operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff through preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance department, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating maintenance staff and contractors.
- Ensure the facility complies with all relevant codes, regulations, and company policies to provide a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance projects/programsfor all equipment, systems, and facilities.
- Respond effectively to maintenance requests, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs and addressing emergency situations.
- Monitor and maintain the quality of maintenance work and ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
- Develop and manage the maintenance department budget and inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and maintenance schedules.
- Serve as a point of contact for staff, residents, and external vendors regarding maintenance issues.
- Manage the lifecycle of facility equipment, including scheduling replacements and repairs.
- Inspect and maintain all building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Manage relationships with and oversee the work of contractors, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Develop and implement safety programs for the maintenance department, including emergency preparedness and hazard communication.
- Inspire and motivate the maintenance team, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism.
- Identify and resolve maintenance issues effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
- Upkeep of all interior and exterior areas. To include but not limited to, drywall installations, patching, painting and finishing work. Repairs on all doors, locks, hardware and cabinetry. Furniture repairs. Electrical and plumping repairs.
- Installation of new equipment, fixtures, etc.
- Maintenance of all associated equipment, machines, and tools.
- Maintenance and operation of all entry locking devices.
- Ordering and inventory of all maintenance supplies and materials.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program.
- Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes.
- Interact with fire, building and safety inspectors.
- Respond to and be available for emergency calls.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the facility including carpentry work, grounds keeping, painting, equipment and HVAC systems.
- Supervise fire and safety programs and fire drills.
- Regularly inspect equipment, buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
- Ensure that personnel comply with Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures and safety rules.
- Forecast needs of the department; order equipment and supplies as necessary; and maintain proper records of repairs, purchases and other expenditures.
- Attend department head meetings.
- Ensure personnel receive proper training for infection control, the Hazardous Communication Program and Universal Precautions prior to working.
- Prepare for weather emergencies, ice/snow removal, landscaping and trash pickup.
- Painting, drywall repairs, patching and finish work.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience with maintenance of a building such as a long-term care, apartment complex or business facility.
- Prefer maintenance leadership and/or management experience.
- Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical an
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