Maintenance Director - Heritage Senior Living - Port Washington, WI

• Maintain the HVAC system to ensure proper air quality and comfortable temperatures throughout the building


• Monitor plumbing system; adjust domestic hot water system as needed


• Test and schedule inspections of fire protection systems, security systems and plumbing systems; ensure code compliance per state and federal guidelines


• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all aspects of building including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, carpentry and large and small appliances


• Diagnose problems, repair or replace parts, test and make adjustments


• Maintain work order system, log all system checks as outlined by regulations


• Manage department budget and submit requests and reports to Director


• Perform regular preventive maintenance on building, machines and equipment


• Maintain community vehicle including washing, filling with gas and current registration; drive vehicle as needed


• Maintain clean and orderly areas including community grounds, trash and sweeping as needed


• Keep regular stock of emergency, disaster and other supplies as needed


• Prepare rooms for move-ins and move-outs including repairs, paint touch-ups and moving furniture and personal belongings


• Respond to work order requests and concerns from residents, families and co-workers


• Working with the Director, train team members on systems and fire and disaster procedures

Education/Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in maintenance position working with electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry


• Knowledge of fire and safety codes and regulations preferred


• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services


• Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and other equipment as needed


• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English


• Strong customer service orientation


• Ability to work collaboratively with all coworkers


• Experience in health care setting preferred


• Exhibit caring and compassionate attitude towards others


• Must submit to all applicable pre-employment and annual tests per state and federal regulations

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bodily fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items 75 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Heritage Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, arrest or conviction record or handicap, genetic or military status.