Director of Facilities Maintenance

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• Competitive pay
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• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
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• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
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• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work

Vi at Palo Alto is located at 620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto CA 94304

Director of Facilities Maintenance

Provides direction and supervision to maintenance staff. Maintains building structure and
systems including life safety systems, building automation systems, preventive maintenance
systems, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, structural, ground care, parking
areas and kitchen area, etc. Provides community project management oversight and ensures a
safe environment for residents, staff and visitors. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a
safety sensitive position.

• Member of community Cabinet team. Works collaboratively with Executive Director
  and Cabinet team to ensure success in meeting and exceeding community goals in
  operations, human resources, sales and resident care.
• Responsible for oversight of the Maintenance staff, which includes hiring, training and
  development, counseling, performance evaluation, functional development and
  disciplinary action.
• Oversees training of all staff on maintenance policies and procedures.
  Works with residents and staff to ensure needs are met and work is completed in a timely
  manner.
• Plans, implements and administers an effective preventative maintenance program in
  accordance with approved company procedures and engineering practices.
• Manages community work orders and preventative maintenance programs.
• Manages all distribution systems for electricity, water, steam, gas, etc.
• Manages and / or completes daily chemical testing of the following areas: boiler, cooling
  tower, condensate return system, closed loops, open loops, pool and spa.
• Manages, inspects and responds to alarms within the building automation system and
  fire life safety system.
• Manages and operates air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains interior/exterior building(s) and grounds.
• Develops and monitors quality assurance initiatives, conducts building inspections and
  oversees compliance with regulatory authorities such as OSHA, NFPA, ACHA and Life
  Safety.
• Ensures regulatory required testing and documentation is completed.
• Develops a community capital improvement plan.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals, monitors and coordinates the services performed by
  outside contractors in accordance with all company approved contracts, leases, service
  agreements, and warranties.
• Oversees capital projects and upgrades as requested.
• Manages and/or participates in community Safety Committee.
• Assists in developing the community Disaster Plan.

Education and Experience:

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Associate Degree in
  related field or equivalent years of experience in the field is required. Bachelor’s degree
  is preferred.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Maintenance
  Management is required. Must have at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Licensure / Certification:
  Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive (CHFE) is
  preferred, or successfully pass the CHFE within 18 months of employment is
  required. Association of Facility Engineers (AFE) Plant Supervisor certification is
  preferred. Licensure in Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Electrical, EPA and
  Plumbing is preferred. Must possess a valid and current driver’s license, where
  applicable.