Director of Maintenance

Job Details

Description

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster

Services and its communities.

1. Supervises the staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing,

selection, training, motivating, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, managing

policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.

2. Responsible for managing renovations and major projects that are managed at the community

level; and assist the MSS – Construction Dept with all major projects at the community.

3. Manages all contractors and vendors that are performing repairs, maintenance or projects at the

community level.

4. Responsible for managing and maintaining monthly fire and disaster drills at the community.

5. Responsible for monitoring water temperature levels at all times.

6. Responsible for the maintenance and proper operations of the major equipment (IE boiler, A / C

units, generators, etc.) and the buildings.

7. Prepares and plans the Maintenance Dept’s budget and submits to the Executive Director for

review and approval.

8. Coordinates Maintenance services and activities with other related departments and / or residents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of plant maintenance including building and grounds repair.

Must posses good communication skills, orally and written.

Computer literate – MS Office Suite and the ability to use office equipment.

Experience reading and interpreting federal, state and local codes and requirements, drawings, diagrams,

schematics and operation manuals. Must be able to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and conduct inspections. Must be able to ensure

timely completion of projects to established expectations.

Ability to develop budgets and maintain expenses within budget guidelines.

Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work

assignments.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with staff members and residents.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities

assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This

job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Bachelors Degree in a maintenance related field preferred or equivalent experience; 10 years in Supervision of

Maintenance in a retirement community or property management environment that operates multiple units.

Physical and Environmental Requirements :

The physical activities of this position involve :

Balancing Kneeling Reaching

Crouching Pulling Standing

Manual Dexterity Pushing Stooping

Grasping Lifting up to 40lbs.

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are :

Hearing

Seeing

Speaking and Writing

An individual in this position will be exposed to :

Inside and Outside environmental conditions

Blood borne pathogens

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them :

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization :

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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