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Role:

Maintenance Director

Location:

5455 La Sierra Drive
Dallas, TX  75231

Job Attributes:

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  • Job ID

    1148721

  • Req ID

    118423BR

  • Job Category

    Facilities

  • Career Area

    Community Careers

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Work Shift

    Daytime

  • Job Location

    5455 La Sierra Drive
    Dallas, TX  75231

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

At this time, we are seeking a Maintenance Director to join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Performs general maintenance work on a daily basis, including replacing light bulbs, repairing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.
  • Prepares resident apartments for new occupants by painting, cleaning carpets and general maintenance.
  • Maintains the grounds by mowing, sweeping and trimming trees and shrubs or securing/managing contractor for those duties.
  • Takes out trash and conducts daily inspections of the building exterior and ground equipment.
  • Keeps accurate maintenance records of work done, inventory and purchasing. Manages expenses through knowledge of budget. May purchase maintenance supplies, tools and appliances with Executive Director approval.
  • Recommends replacement of major items (such as carpet, appliances, etc.) as well as long and short term maintenance needs.
  • Maintains, plans and implements preventative maintenance program and prepares the Preventative Maintenance Report for Executive Director's review.
  • Obtains bids for Project Authorization Requests (PAR items).
  • Transports residents to and from appointments in the absence of the Recreation Manager or Van Driver, using the community vehicle.

Qualifications

  • Requires two years of related maintenance experience and some formal training in one or all of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, refurbishing and cleaning.
  • Ability to perform general maintenance repair needs at assigned buildings, problem solve, plan, organize, communicate and cooperate with others.
  • Demonstrated effective supervisory/leadership experience.
  • Ability to drive and operate a van or larger vehicle.
  • Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
  • Ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
  • Ability to seek out new methods and participate and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
  • Ability to effectively follow written and oral instructions.
  • As Manager On Duty, must be able to make sound strategic and operational decisions that directly impact the business of the community.
  • To (2) years of related maintenance experience.
  • Formal training in carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, refurbishing and cleaning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organization & priority management skills.
  • Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
  • Strong problem solving ability.
  • Ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, ect.
  • Willingness to seek out new methods and to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
  • Demonstrated effective supervisory/leadership experience.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k + Match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
  • Professional Development Funds
  • Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
  • Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

  • Puts People First – You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
  • Customer Focused – You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
  • Results Oriented – You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
  • Drives Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
  • Embraces Change – You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.

EEOC

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Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

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