Maintenance Director

Job Description

The Maintenance Director at The Kensington in Walnut Creek, CA oversees maintenance, housekeeping services, departmental budget, and operational/safety standards.

What will I do every day?

• Proactively manage the physical condition of the community 
• Oversee landscape and grounds keeping maintenance & ensuring safety 
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships
• Ensure implementation of Safety & Disaster Preparedness Plan, Policies & Procedures and regulatory compliance (e.g. licensing, OSHA, etc.).
• Procure new equipment, supplies, and/or furnishings
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies
• Maintain required records, reports, and equipment/supply manuals
• Participate in all property inspections
• Interview, hire, train, manage and retain highly effective associates 
• Prepare a staffing schedule that services the needs of the community while managing labor and material costs
• Execute the apartment turn, apartment readiness, transfer, and move-out processes effectively and compassionately
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 6 to 8 years’ related experience
• Maintenance Manager, Housekeeping Managament or Senior Living experience is a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Word and other systems 
• Must have knowledge of Life Safety systems (fire alarms, fire sprinklers, Ansul) 
• Vendor and project management experience
• Security systems, apartment renovation contractors, landscaping, elevator, HVAC PM’s, Tennent Improvement work, pest control, GPO, utilities, etc.
• Be self-starter to manage Capital Budgets and Expenditures and manage projects from bidding to end of job

Special Requirements and/or Certifications: 

• Technical training in HVAC, plumbing and construction with three years’ experience preferred, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in apartment maintenance or related trade.
• Must have knowledge of Asset Management, preventative maintenance, equipment inventory and Work order systems, showing examples of each
• Sales support with apartment turns & renovations, transfers, processing appropriate paperwork, setting expectations for rent ready apartments and unit punch

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay: $95,000-$105,000 Based on Experience
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental 
• Matching 401k 
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer