Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance Supervisor) - Senior Living Residences : Job Details

Director of Building and Grounds (Maintenance Supervisor)

Dorchester, Massachusetts

Standish Village 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. Our associates' commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy established and maintains this position of excellence and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry.

Standish Village's caring and compassionate maintenance team members provide a clean and safe environment for our senior residents. We are proud to have been ranked #2 in The Boston Globe's 2023 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Standish Village is located at 1190 Adams St, Dorchester, MA.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

Full time: Sunday-Thursday: 8am-4pm

PAY & BENEFITS:

Our standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health plans offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and complimentary life insurance. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care costs.
• Bonus program for referring associates and/or residents (up to $2,500!)
• A retirement savings plan with a company match
• Retail discounts including cell phone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• 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 (conveniently located near Canton Center commuter rail)

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.

Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate's (and resident's) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.