Maintenance Director – Assisted Living

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We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical condition of our assisted living and memory care community.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the building and grounds, including preventive maintenance, apartment readiness, repairs, vendor coordination, life-safety systems, inspections, and general facility upkeep.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, mechanically capable, and comfortable working directly with residents, families, employees, vendors, and community leadership. This is a highly visible role that plays an important part in creating a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Setting: Assisted living and memory care community
• Work Location: In person
• Reports To: Executive Director or designated supervisor

• Oversee the daily maintenance and repair needs of the community
• Perform and coordinate routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, appliances, fixtures, and general building systems
• Respond promptly to resident apartment and common-area maintenance requests
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine when outside vendors are required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional appearance throughout the building and grounds
• Inspect resident apartments, common areas, offices, mechanical rooms, and exterior areas for maintenance concerns
• Ensure maintenance requests are documented, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner

• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for building systems and equipment
• Complete routine inspections and required maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, emergency systems, and other building equipment
• Monitor building systems for performance issues and coordinate repairs as necessary
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inspection records
• Track recurring repair issues and identify long-term solutions
• Help extend the useful life of community equipment through proper maintenance and planning

• Coordinate apartment preparation for new resident move-ins
• Inspect vacated apartments and identify required repairs, cleaning, painting, and replacement needs
• Ensure apartments are completed according to community standards and established timelines
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Sales, Business Office, and community leadership regarding apartment readiness
• Verify that apartments are safe, clean, functional, and ready for occupancy
• Support resident move-ins and room changes as needed

• Support compliance with applicable fire, safety, building, and assisted living requirements
• Maintain required records related to inspections, testing, and maintenance of building systems
• Coordinate required inspections and service for fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, generators, elevators, kitchen systems, and other life-safety equipment as applicable
• Conduct routine safety inspections and promptly address identified concerns
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities and required drills
• Maintain clear access to exits, mechanical rooms, electrical panels, and emergency equipment
• Report significant safety, structural, or mechanical concerns to the Executive Director promptly
• Support survey, inspection, and audit preparation as needed

• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for repairs, inspections, and projects
• Obtain quotes and assist with selecting vendors when necessary
• Monitor vendor work for quality, completion, and adherence to community expectations
• Maintain vendor contact information, service agreements, warranties, and maintenance records
• Review invoices and confirm work was completed before approval
• Coordinate larger repairs and capital projects with community and corporate leadership

• Oversee the appearance and maintenance of community grounds and exterior areas
• Coordinate landscaping, snow and ice removal, pest control, and other exterior services
• Monitor sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, lighting, and exterior building conditions
• Ensure exterior areas remain safe and accessible for residents, visitors, and employees
• Address seasonal maintenance needs in a timely manner

• Supervise maintenance employees when applicable
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training,…