Maintenance Manager

Leisure Living - Saint Johns, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Johns, MI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. This role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, managing staff, and ensuring the property remains attractive and functional for residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, safety equipment, HVAC systems, and the grounds of the property.
• Inspect, perform, and oversee the repair and maintenance of the building's structure, including windows, doors, exterior siding, masonry, and roofing.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance for lawn care and snow removal, including shoveling and salting walkways as needed.
• Oversee housekeeping staff to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Maintain the condition of unoccupied rooms, including carpet cleaning, painting, and patching.
• Perform maintenance and repairs per residents' requests within 24-72 hours.
• Coordinate larger repairs with contractors and oversee their work.
• Coordinate trash removal, lawn care, snow removal, and pest management contracts.
• Order supplies within budget guidelines.
• Ensure fire, safety, and sanitation practices are followed.
• Facilitate fire, tornado, and other disaster drills as necessary.
• Maintain an emergency kit for the facility.
• Participate and/or lead training sessions for staff orientations and annual in-services.
• Recruit, interview, and hire maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Ensure maintenance and housekeeping staff are trained and compliant with licensing rules.
• Assist residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs when available.
• Maintain proper records of repairs, purchases, and expenditures.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations of maintenance staff.
• Maintain up-to-date Material Data Sheets (MDS) for all chemicals at the community.
• Inspire and motivate staff through consistent leadership and coaching.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, visitors, and regulators.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and three years of building maintenance experience required.
• Three years of supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Developed organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgment.
• Team-oriented self-starter with the ability to accept direction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Employee training and development programs