Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance Supervisor)

Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance) Ridgefield, Connecticut Ridgefield Station is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. Ridgefield Station’s caring and compassionate maintenance team members provide a clean and safe environment for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Ridgefield Station is located at 55 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT. Learn more about Ridgefield Station here. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Full Time: Monday-Friday with rotating manager-on-duty weekend rotation PAY & BENEFITS: Annual rate of $90,000, commensurate with experience Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates: DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company! Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!) Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more! Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses. Nationwide tuition rewards program. Free meal during scheduled shifts. Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing hands-on maintenance and repair work as required and directing maintenance technicians in the performance of maintenance and repair work Effectively managing/conducting service and maintenance requests from residents, maintaining the landscaping and overall look of the community, keeping building interior and exterior in good repair and ensuring that the building is properly cleaned Conducting, scheduling, and/or directing ongoing and preventive maintenance programs including HVAC, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler/fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and similar work Scheduling repairs and routine maintenance of all institutional equipment, appliances and vehicles, including the community van Scheduling and conducting work (and/or supervising workers/contractors) for apartment turnovers with rapid turnaround, ranging from refurbishing kitchenettes and installing new carpet to simple paint touch-ups Monitoring and managing the department budget Managing, directing and supervising all department staff including housekeeping/laundry associates and enforcing compliance with all safety rules and regulations REQUIREMENTS Knowledge: Safety regulations, state/federal codes and safe work practices, budget development and fiscal management, and maintenance trades, A MUST! Experience: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and preventative maintenance, preferred Physical requirements: Standing, lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents, co-workers, and families Physical requirements: Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis Technology: Ability to learn new technologies, and use project management tool: TELS Leadership: One year of experience with supervising or training staff Be on time and reliable: Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our team to be reliable at all times.