Director of Maintenance

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Our campus offers assisted living and memory care apartments.

DUTIES

• Physically walk and inspect physical plant and grounds regularly, identifying areas in need of repair and following up on those repairs
• Perform routine upkeep and repairs such as clearing clogged sinks and toilets, patching/painting, lightbulb replacement, etc.
• Supervise and schedule housekeeping/laundry staff
• Test fire protection systems and water temperatures as required by code, and maintain written logs
• Manage contract services as assigned, including but not limited to landscaping, security and pest control
• Complete annual preventative maintenance
• Inspect vacated rooms and return to move-in condition
• Occasionally move furniture from one area to another within the community
• Help train employees in safety issues, conduct fire and evacuation drills according to regulations
• Keep company-owned equipment in good working order
• Drive Community bus ( non-CDL) taking residents to various appointments

The regular schedule is roughly 8:00am – 5:00pm and qualified candidates will need to be able to be available after hours on evenings and weekends and must be able to come to the community after hours as needed. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience with hotels, apartment complexes, or senior housing communities with assisted living and memory care apartments.  
• Have strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritize assignments
• Be able to work independently.
• Know or be able to quickly learn housekeeping and laundry procedures and effectively oversee the housekeeping department.
• Be able to work patiently and appropriately with residents who have significant problems with memory, reasoning, and other cognitive skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic HVAC knowledge, including PTAC maintenance
• Training and/or experience in electrical
• Training and/or experience in plumbing
• Training and/or experience in interior painting
• General knowledge of building construction includeing: walls, doors, windows, roof, trim, gutters, etc...
• General Handyman or Handywoman experience
• Valid driver’s license and experience friving a large vehicle

Franklin Companies is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).