Director of Maintenance at Anthology Senior Living in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Continue your life story with us:At Anthology Senior Living, we exist to make remarkable impacts on the lives we touch. We strive to do just that by providing our residents with a boutique-inspired experience through the best hospitality and care every day. Our communities are beautifully and purposely built for the discerning resident; one who does not want to compromise what is important to them as they deal with the new realities of aging. Every resident and employee has a unique story, and by celebrating the individual, we create a stronger community fueled by the power of connection.

Title: Director of Maintenance

FLSA: EXEMPT

Shift: Full Time

Job Summary:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the community and it’s physical plant


• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, monitor performance, schedule, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy and state law


• Coordinate maintenance and housekeeping services and activities with other departments.


• Flexibility to remain on-call 24 hours per day, including evenings and weekends to respond to emergencies if needed


• Participates in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Maintains positive communications with local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and any other jurisdiction governing the property


• Conducts daily inspection of properties outside grounds. Immediately corrects any needed items to assure property is always tour-ready


• Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment regularly


• Schedules and oversees quarterly fire drills and semi-annual disaster drills. Acts as safety coordinator and attends meeting of Quality Assurance/Safety/Infection Control Committee


• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures to identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury


• Ensures that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored


• Ensures that all necessary Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are obtained, maintained, and stored in areas accessible to all employees. Responsible for implementation of al OSHA policies. Works within legal scope of local and state codes


• Establishing an effective preventive maintenance program – Maintains TELS system to include automated work order system


• Coordinate maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in their apartments, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and replacing light bulbs. Repairs should be made promptly.


• Maintain scheduled maintenance on: H.V.A.C., elevator, fire equipment, sprinkler equipment, generator, etc.


• Replace filters in air conditioning units on a regular basis, tests the emergency lighting equipment, and other equipment as required, and participate in emergency drills. Maintains the preventative binder reflecting completed work.


• Maintain current list of emergency vendors so that other facility personnel can affect repairs when the Director of Plant Operations is not on-site


• Works with Engagement Associate to ensure all vehicles are maintained properly and kept in good working condition. Drives the Community’s van as directed.


• Coordinates with outside contractors in securing bids and scheduling needed work on special projects. Tracks all maintenance procedures and expenditures.


• Prepares annual budget request for needed supplies, equipment, and personnel requirements


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED


• Five years of maintenance experience


• Two years of supervisory experience


• Knowledge of senior housing and state regulations


• Valid and applicable state drivers’ license and no major driving violations for the past three years

Benefit & Perks:

• Benefits eligibility starting 1st of the month following hire date for *Full Time Employees*


• Robust benefit plan offerings including Medical (PPO and HAS Plans), Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, HSA, FSA, etc.


• Employer Paid: Short Term/ Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k) plan with employer match


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Company paid continuing education - 4 hours of “CARES Dementia Basics” and 4 hours of “CARES Dementia-Related Behaviors.


• Daily employee meal provided


• Employee referral bonus program

Anthology Senior Living is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.