Director of Building and Grounds

Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance)

Concord, Massachusetts

Concord Park is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, which provides quality care and innovative programs to enhance the life of residents. This role focuses on maintaining a clean and safe environment for senior residents in a home‑like work setting. The position is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA.

Full Time: 40 hours per week;
Monday – Friday

Annual rate starting at $70,000

• DEI Initiatives to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Generous bonus program for referrals of associates and residents
• Retail discounts on phone plans, insurance, travel, and other services
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Nationwide tuition rewards program
• Free meals during shifts at the community
• Extensive professional development, including Certified Dementia Practitioner certification
• Commuter benefits with pre‑tax savings on public transportation and parking

• Perform hands‑on maintenance and repair work and direct maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repair duties.
• Manage and conduct service and maintenance requests from residents, maintain landscaping and overall community appearance, keep building interior and exterior in good repair, and ensure proper cleaning of the building.
• Schedule and conduct preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing, and similar work.
• Schedule repairs and routine maintenance for all institutional equipment, appliances, and vehicles, including the community van.
• Supervise work for apartment turnovers with rapid turnaround, including refinishing, new carpet installation, and paint touch‑ups.
• Monitor and manage the department budget.
• Direct and supervise all department staff, including housekeeping/laundry associates, and enforce compliance with all safety rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, state/federal codes, safe work practices, budget development, fiscal management, and maintenance trades (must).
• Experience with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and preventive maintenance (preferred).
• Physical ability to stand, lift (up to 30 pounds) and bend; lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Effective communication skills with residents, co‑workers, and families.
• Ability to learn new technologies and use project management tools (e.g., TELS).
• At least one year of experience supervising or training staff.
• Reliability and punctuality to support residents’ daily living activities.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. SLR honors each associate’s and resident’s experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or related characteristics protected by state, federal, or local law.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.