Maintenance Director

Amira Lake Elmo, a 55+ retirement community is looking for an experienced Maintenance Director to join our team!

• 401 (k) Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Daily Pay

Responsible all phases of physical community management of the campus including supervision of all maintenance and grounds staff, supervision of the housekeeping staff, negotiation and oversight to all building contracts and services, responsibility for upkeep of total campus including day to day maintenance operations as well as preventative maintenance. Serve as a professional member of the management team, assisting in long range strategic planning and ongoing problem solving.

Assist the Executive Director with operational issues as needed.

• Supervise all current and future campus maintenance and grounds personnel, giving direction, administering any needed correction, and evaluating performance on a regular basis.
• Monitor time off, perform annual reviews and administer disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Develop and implement methods for work safety assurance, including a clear and demonstrated program of compliance to OSHA guidelines and standards.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the appearance and physical upkeep of the properties, keeping both buildings and the grounds pristine and in good repair. Do daily rounds to identify immediate maintenance and/or housekeeping issues. Ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely and thorough manner.
• Manage financial aspects of physical community operations including but not limited to review and coding of invoices, approval of financial expenditures, preparation of annual budget for assigned departments, adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Assist in identifying building and grounds needs, prioritizing issues and planning for the completion of projects within the financial constraints of the operating budget.
• Order supplies and equipment for assigned departments, evaluating prices, and using multiple vendors to ensure the optimal value.
• Negotiate and oversee all contracts for the building including fire safety, telephone service, grounds and landscaping, snow removal, HVAC maintenance, elevator service, painting, and carpet replacement.
• Ensure that all contracts are kept current and that they are bid out as needed to ensure the best value and service quality for the property.
• Track insurance policies and other information that is kept on site for each vendor.
• Develop systems and procedures for tracking and managing inventory as well as the completion of preventative maintenance tasks, apartment readiness, annual inspections, etc.

• Four-year degree in a related field and/or at least six years' experience working on a multifamily apartment campus, hospital, nursing home, or senior living community.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain acceptable driving record.
• CPO desired.
• Experience supervising staff with a demonstrated ability to use good judgment.
• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of physical plant issues including but not limited to mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, exterior maintenance, interior maintenance, fire safety systems.)
• Ability to develop and adhere to operating budgets.
• Skill in the use of computer programs; able to document and track departmental activities and details and to develop systems for more efficient service delivery.

Shifts are generally assigned daytime hours. On-call hours required (bi-weekly rotation).