Maintenance Director (water)

Maintenance Director Location: Brigham House Assisted Living – Watertown, MA 02472 Hours: Full Time Job Description: Under the general direction and supervision of the Executive Director, along with the support and guidance from the Regional of Facilities, the Maintenance Director will be responsible for the planning, organization and supervision of all aspects of the physical plan in accordance with corporate policy and procedures as well as governing local and state agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities: The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
• Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features and waste management systems.
• Establish and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule and sufficient maintenance supplies, including a daily walk-through of the building and grounds.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform turn-key work as required to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent ready in a timely manner.
• Maintain customer service standards.
Respond to resident requests and work with residents to minimize/resolve problems and complaints.
Follow-through to ensure issue is resolved.
• Apply all applicable Hallkeen Communities’ Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, company operating and safety standards.
Promote safe work practices among on-site staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations.
• Organize and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks.
• Weekly schedule for housekeepers and assistant maintenance person.
• On Call for all emergencies • Be responsible for all snow removal and associated equipment.
• May supervise the work of other associates and outside contractors.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Executive Director.
• Meet and update the Executive Director daily.
• Manager on duty shifts, holiday rotation, and some evening work will be required.
Minimum Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• 1 year experience in property management maintenance performing the duties associated with a Maintenance Assistant.
• Able to read and write in English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications; the ability to manage on line work orders.
• Read and understand labels on containers of maintenance related chemical, supplies and materials.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.
• Able to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine and postage machine.
• Able to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, pool chemicals, ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, sanders and safety equipment.
• Must possess basic hand tools necessary for performing maintenance related duties.
Required Behavior: • Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others; handles all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.
• Able to multi-task competing priorities and perform in fast paced working environment.
• Performs duties with a sense of urgency with a high level of accuracy.
Physical Demands: • Physically able to move at least 50 lbs.
without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand and to work on hands and knees for long periods of time.
Benefits: Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit.
Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.