Maintenance Director / Director of Environmental Services

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting New Senior Living Community (Independent Living) - Located in Medford, NJ!

The Director of Environmental Services reports to the Executive Director and is a hands on key member of the leadership team - performing and directing all care, maintenance and housekeeping aspects of the communitys physical plant to include maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program; the hiring, training and supervising of all maintenance and housekeeping employees; the coordination of life safety and security programs; the procuring of supplies, material and equipment, and assisting with budget preparation and operating within budgetary guidelines. This servant leader adheres to Company policies and procedures and upholding the Communitys mission, philosophy, values and hospitality principles. Position is a flexible work week with a minimum of 40HPW with modifications to the schedule as needed to ensure coverage, completion and oversight of Maintenance and Housekeeping tasks.

Our community celebrates success with all associates - and we value a team approach to help promote the growth of our new community. The Farmstead at Medford embraces a culture of hospitality - and every decision we make is centered around making a positive experience in the lives of our residents and associates. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice hospitality standards that promote our ARKS core value : Always be Respectful, Kind and Service Oriented.

Together we can create a special and caring community for our residents so that they may continue to live their best life in a premier and sophisticated home. We are excited to hear from you and learn about your interest to serve and enhance the lives of many!

https : / / farmsteadatmedford.com /

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, caring professional who is passionate about environmental care and first impressions - please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities :

You will respond to maintenance requests from Residents including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and various maintenance tasks. Requests will be managed through web and digital community program including your completion, oversight and delegation.

You will ensure the work of outside contractors and relationships with the highest quality.

You will handle the vacant apartment turn process including painting and cleaning carpets.

You will keep accurate logs of monthly inspections to ensure the safe upkeep of the building.

May supervise the Environment Services Department to include interviewing, hiring (with approval from the Executive Director), training, evaluating, and counseling within established policies and procedures.

Maintain equipment, building, utilities and grounds with an adequate preventative maintenance program. Arrange for maintenance contracts as necessary.

Maintain the emergency power generating equipment along with all fire and life safety equipment and fire drill and safety inspection reports.

Provide residents and staff with a timely and effective response to service requests.

Ensure all equipment and systems function properly and safely. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations / ordinances.

Advise and consult with the Executive Director in short and long range planning to ensure that community physical plant and grounds are maintained in a good state of repair and that the community projects a good visual image to the community at large and on maintenance schedules / progress.

Maintain proper level of service repair parts for electrical, plumbing, laundry, lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, hardware, locks, batteries, tools, expendable supplies, emergency telephone and security equipment based on past and expected usage. Maintain and adjust computerized controls for HVAC and other equipment as necessary.

Inspect and make ready all apartments prior to occupancy by residents.

Maintain community vehicle(s).

Plan and initiate staff training in emergency preparedness, life safety, personal protective equipment, OSHA mandated training, and other required training.

Hire, train, supervise, discipline, create work schedule for plant operations and housekeeping employees.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS :

The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice and lead with the hospitality focus of courteous respect, making others feel important, accountability and embracing / valuing differences of our associates, residents and guests.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION :

High School Diploma

Associates degree or equivalent in relevant education, training and experience

Minimum two years experience as a maintenance supervisor / director in a similarly sized facility

One year or more experience in apartment and / or healthcare community maintenance preferred

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must possess current and valid drivers license and driving record consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed

Willingness to be available for any / all emergencies regarding the community 24 / 7

Must have thorough understanding of all building systems and their interdependence

Be able to conduct independent assessments of a contractors compliance with requirements of Scope of Work

Possess financial management practices and the application of contractor resources to meet commitments to the quality, safety, cost, and schedule of systems

Have the ability to contract provisions necessary to provide oversight of a contractors performance

Conduct independent assessments of the contractors maintenance training and qualification program(s)

QUALIFICATIONS :

The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills

Capable of administering employee training programs

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products