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Maintenance Director

Kisco Senior Living, walnut creek, ca, United States


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 Management 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, Tenant 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

Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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