Job Description: Area Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary:

Supervises, coordinates, and trains Maintenance Directors on how to efficiently make repairs of the physical structures of buildings and grounds. Provide guidance on preventive maintenance protocols according to Policy and Procedure Manual and the Total Equipment Lifecycle System (TELS) program. Providing relief, when necessary, in the event of departmental facility vacancies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises Maintenance Departments as applicable. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Includes overseeing the supervision of contractors.

Essential Duties:

Train Maintenance Directors on how to maintain required TELs program, Life/Safety and Preventive Maintenance Binders.
Train Maintenance Directors utilizing the 30, 60, 90-day program reviewing expectations, responsibilities and checking back in at each milestone.
Reviews, helps cultivate and provides guidance on the proper contents, upkeep and storage of Life Safety Binder.
Train and review protocols for performing Fire, Tornado, and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for an emergency and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations.
Reviews fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and how to properly document drills.
Train Maintenance Directors in how to abide by all State and Federal safety regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), as well as State Regulations.
Trains and reviews unit turn expectations and proper Capex protocol.
Provide guidance and help set up individual building vendors, accounts and appropriate logins.
Train Maintenance Directors in how to perform preventive maintenance according to policies and procedures to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.
Train and provide guidance to Maintenance Directors in painting and performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, or oversees the work of contractors to maintain an attractive and safe building, inside and out.
Review the locations of the individual facility shutoff valves for water, gas, electric and sprinkler systems. All such items are to be properly marked and identified with signage.
Review proper protocol for overseeing the performance of grounds maintenance activities, such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse to keep outside areas of building attractive, safe, and clutter-free.
Trains and reviews expectations of general cleaning and upkeep of buildings, including buffing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and washing windows.
Reviews proper protocol and provides guidance in managing expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
Trains Maintenance Directors in proper security of residents utilizing the policy and van driving procedures for community business purposes.
Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
In the event of a Maintenance Director vacancy, it may be requested to assist in a facility in place of a Maintenance Director for a period of time.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing preferred
Must be in possession of, or can obtain, a valid state driver’s license.
Travel is required. This position requires travel within the prospective region Monday-Thursday and occasionally Monday- Friday.
On call 24/7

Mission Statement and Core Values:

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service – “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.

Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.
We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity

Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated

Attack the problem not the person
Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking
Learn to win and lose as a team

Experience

Required

5 year(s): Maintenance Leadership

Preferred

5 year(s): Multi-site facilities management

Skills

Required

Maintenance
Management

Behaviors

Required

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

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