Maintenance Director

Job Description

The goal for any position at Ridgeline Management Company is to promote our mission of “creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.” Our philosophy is that we treat our residents with respect, love, and a caring spirit in the same way we would our own family members. Our core values and beliefs are integrity, empathy, passion, evolution, goodness, empowerment, and wisdom.

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining overall cleanliness, Life Safety and function of the community. Responsible for maintaining department budget. Oversee all outside contracts and vendors related to community maintenance. Responsible for reexamining HVAC standards, practices and usages on campus, trouble shooting of building mechanical problems, identifying, correcting, reporting and communicating building operational and maintenance needs to other trades and units, performing repairs, scheduled and preventative maintenance on equipment, and ensuring satisfactory operation of building systems to meet the programmatic and energy conservation needs and objectives of the building.

• Minimal supervision, self‑motivated, critical thinking skills, ability to improvise and think on his/her feet.

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, various heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshooting skills, coupled with a tenacious attitude.
• Good overall repair and maintenance skills who can multi‑task. Overall maintenance and AC repair knowledge a plus.
• Experience with supervising / managing staff.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record, own transportation, and proof of auto liability insurance.
• Basic computer skills with experience using Excel and Word.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.
• Walk through community (including parking area) at beginning and end of shift to monitor general condition and tidiness of environment. Ensure that public areas and building exterior are always clean and well maintained.
• Develop community‑specific fire safety, disaster and evacuation procedures.
• Develop and train staff to conduct fire drills per local regulations and community policy.
• Supervise housekeeping team ensuring quality services.
• Maintain positive communications with local fire marshal, building inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing the community.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend equipment / service upgrades.
• Develop preventative room‑by‑room and property equipment maintenance schedule and follow schedule. Perform general maintenance projects and unscheduled maintenance as scheduled or assigned.
• Keep Maintenance Log with list of requested and completed repairs.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, expenditures, make‑ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Respond to maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their rooms.
• First response and routine checks of buildings, grounds and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, ensure the cleanliness and orderly appearance of all work areas.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to ensure good first impressions of building and vacant apartments are ready for tours / move‑ins as soon as possible.
• Ensure that all rent‑ready repairs, services, and renovations are completed correctly and within 78 hours from vacancy.
• Maintain tools at all times.
• Maintain contracted services for community elevators, HVAC, hot water, landscape and other community operations as needed.
• Clean light fixtures and change light bulbs on exterior and interior common areas of the building.
• Become familiar with and hereto all RMC Transportation Policies.
• Maintain floor care system.
• Deep clean kitchen floor quarterly.
• Remove lint from dryer filters and clean behind dryers.
• Assist in transporting guests with property bus transportation, as needed.
• Shovel snow and spread salt as needed.
• Participate in special projects and…