Senior Living Engineering Director

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

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Highpoint at Cape Coral is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to oversee all maintenance, building operations, life safety systems, and preventative maintenance programs within our beautiful senior living community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, and ensuring our residents live in a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment. If you have experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, preventative maintenance, and facility operations, we'd love to meet you!

We are a premier senior living community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive leadership team that values your expertise.

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Career growth and advancement
• Supportive leadership team
• Stable, full-time position

As the Director of Engineering, you will oversee all aspects of the community's physical plant and maintenance operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct all building maintenance, engineering, and life safety operations
• Lead preventative maintenance and work order programs to ensure efficient daily operations
• Inspect buildings, grounds, equipment, and common areas to identify repair and maintenance needs
• Manage HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems
• Oversee vendors, contractors, and maintenance service providers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, life safety, fire, and regulatory requirements
• Administer the community Risk Management Program
• Plan and oversee maintenance projects while managing departmental budgets
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance policies and procedures
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the Engineering department team
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans and respond to facility emergencies as needed
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible maintenance or engineering leadership experience
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, apartments, hotels, or commercial facilities preferred
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing
  • Preventative maintenance programs
  • Building equipment and repair techniques
• EPA Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Experience with fire alarm systems, emergency systems, phone systems, and life safety equipment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

This position requires regular walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs, reaching, kneeling, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds without assistance.

At Highpoint at Cape Coral, you'll do more than maintain a building—you'll help create a safe, beautiful home for our residents while leading a team that takes pride in making a difference every day. We believe in recognizing great work, supporting professional growth, and creating an environment where associates enjoy coming to work.

If you're a motivated maintenance professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, apply today and become part of a team that's dedicated to excellence in senior living.

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Highpoint at Cape Coral is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check, reference verification, pre-employment drug screening, physical examination, and proof of employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.