Senior Living Maintenance Director

Position Overview

Truewood by Merrill, Boise is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Director to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home. Family means everything to us. We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and our long‑term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed for the past 30 years.

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, fire and sprinkler equipment, HVAC, landscape, carpentry, painting and equipment repair
• Ensure walls, floor coverings, doors, windows, furniture and woodwork in common areas are properly maintained and repaired
• Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner, including painting walls and cleaning carpets
• Responsible for all in‑house plumbing (sinks, toilets, bathtubs)
• Handle minor electrical work within units and in common areas (light switches, wall outlets, garbage disposals)
• Paint all apartments and common areas
• Repair, clean and maintain all carpet, floor coverings and furniture
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner, noting any other work completed at the location not listed on the work order
• Document safety issues and physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state and federal guidelines
• Preventative maintenance and cleaning of community vehicles (buses, cars, vans)
• Inspect apartments upon notice to vacate for necessary work (e.g., carpet replacement)
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual and annual testing and maintenance of community equipment (kitchen equipment, hot water heaters, exhaust systems)
• Conduct and document emergency evacuation drills as required by state and federal laws; coordinate fire drills for all shifts and document each drill each month
• Respond immediately and appropriately to all accidents and emergencies based on established protocol
• Maintain and test all emergency call systems including pendants and accessory devices; test all emergency call peripheral equipment prior to move‑in
• Conduct weekly checks and maintenance of backup permanent or portable generators where applicable
• Assist with training and development of safety procedures and hazard communications
• Direct, train and support all other direct‑report staff as assigned

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to manage vendors for maintenance projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating and HVAC skills
• HVAC certification preferred
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Senior living maintenance experience preferred

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become a Maintenance Director with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Yes, you can have a meaningful career. Watch this video for more information. Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.