Job Description

Regional Maintenance Specialist

Status: Fulltime, Exempt

Pay Range: $90,000 - 95,000 annually

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. In fact, we rather obsess about it. For without a transformative culture, we cannot begin to elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes and be ourselves changed for the good in the process. So, we seek great hearts, other people like us, who care and want to do work that matters. We select people like us who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

of Role

The Maintenance Specialist will fill in at assigned communities for performance of the Maintenance Director role. They will be responsible for all maintenance work inside and outside of the entire building, including resident suites and maintenance of the grounds and exterior of assigned buildings.

JOB DUTIES

• Lead an inspection program for safe, well-maintained and clean facilities.
• Ability to operate and train on usage of tools and equipment to repair and construct.
• Knowledge and ability to work on plumbing systems, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances including household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air-conditioning and heating units.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents and train others on items for specifications, plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal standards and safety requirements.
• Monitoring company maintenance expenses to stay within the required budget(s)
• Oversee a safe and adequately trained program for the proper techniques of mixing chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning methods, and use of housekeeping equipment.
• Lead in establishment of vendor resources for repairs and supplies for the company.
• Assist in the implementation of plans, strategies, policies and procedures designed to promote and carry out the goals, objectives, strategic vision, and mission statement of the company and cooperatives.
• Provide indirect leadership to staff at each site.
• Develop and provide training for committees within the communities on topics related to safety, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to state and federal OSHA, MSDS, reporting injuries, etc.
• Provide oversight of preventive maintenance programs to maintain a high standard of physical appearance of the properties.
• Maintain corporate records of all management entities’ information to include insurance, management agreements, unit transfer values, etc.
• Assist with openings of new communities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and willingness to travel to other communities in the 11 states of our portfolio.

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect

• Education Bachelor’s degree related field preferred.

• Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in roles with a demonstration of success in all areas listed above.
• Job Knowledge Excellence in maintenance functions required in property management (e.g. repair of toilets, drains, plumbing, HVAC routine maintenance, painting, minor roof leaks, etc.)

• License/Certification Must be willing to obtain a water safety certificate if a pool is on the premises, HVAC Universal certification may be preferred.

• Commitment to continually grow and develop relevant knowledge and experience.
• Ability to build a rapport with team members of all levels in the organization and be seen as a trusted and strategic partner.
• Multisite maintenance experience in senior living, multifamily or hospitality/hotels preferred.

*Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible.

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