What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities Maintenance position at The Blake at Lafayette?
Director of Facilities
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career that blends compassion, leadership, and impact? QSL Management, a rapidly growing senior living company, invites you to be a part of our dynamic team, where each day brings opportunities for personal growth and making a meaningful difference. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth.
We are currently in search of a Director of Facility Maintenance for The Blake at Lafayette
Why Choose Us?
At QSL Management, we believe in nurturing an environment where you not only thrive but flourish. We are a company that is united by our core values: Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy more than just a competitive wage – you’ll also have outstanding benefits and a leadership team that celebrates your contributions while making a difference in the lives of others.
As the Director of Facility Maintenance for The Blake at Lafayette, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a diverse set of responsibilities, including:
- Assisting with emergency preparedness and required safety drills
- Planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the physical building to ensure that we are providing world-class accommodations.
- Hiring, evaluating, coordinating, motivating, monitoring performance, scheduling, and supervising department staff including housekeepers and an Assistant Director of Facility Maintenance
- Repairing physical structures and grounds and ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff by implementing procedures for preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Assisting with transportation of residents as needed
Requirements
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Working knowledge of OSHA compliance and laws
- Preferably two (2) years of supervisory experience in the building industry, maintenance, and/or housekeeping handling the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and structural matters.
- Possess knowledge of building construction types
- Ability to explain work duties to staff
- Ability to effectively interact with residents, families, employees, visitors, co-workers and government agencies
- Ability to perform manual tasks daily. Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.
- Basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, groundskeeping, commercial appliance repair, electrical wiring, Multi-meter use, standard practices, and a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, and safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies, and employee manuals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and review and identify projects which need to be serviced by outside contractors.
- Performs repairs to masonry, woodwork, concrete, and furnishings. Basic repairs of buildings' plumbing and electrical systems; basic replacement or repair of hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment such as HVAC system, fountain, irrigation, vacuum and carpet cleaners, lighting systems, exhaust, fire, and security systems
- Cleans internal areas of the property including, buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste pick up and removal, and washing windows
- Ability to work weekends and/or as needed to meet the needs of the community
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lafayette, LA 70508: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000