Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director

Waterford of Plano | Plano, TX

Find your joy here, at Waterford of Plano, a Sonida Senior Living community!

At Waterford of Plano, you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for seniors. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

What We Offer

- Competitive pay

- Flexible scheduling*

- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*

- 401(k) with company match

- PTO available on day one

- Employee Assistance Program

- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid training and development opportunities

- Team Member and Resident referral bonuses

- Innovative technology that enhances resident care and streamlines operations

*Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and location.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director is a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, safety, and functionality of our senior living community. This role performs routine maintenance repairs, apartment turn preparation, preventative maintenance, and grounds upkeep while ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and well-maintained environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work, and is committed to providing exceptional service to residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, flooring, and carpentry.

- Maintain the interior and exterior appearance of the community, including common areas and grounds.

- Complete apartment turns, move-in preparations, and refurbishments following resident move-outs.

- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and address maintenance concerns promptly.

- Ensure community equipment and building systems are operating safely and efficiently.

- Maintain fire safety systems and required maintenance records.

- Coordinate with vendors and contractors when specialized repairs are needed.

- Respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation as required.

- Build positive relationships with residents through responsive, customer-focused service.

- Promote a safe environment by identifying and correcting potential hazards.

Qualifications

- 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience preferred in senior living, multifamily housing, hospitality, apartment communities, or a similar residential environment.

- Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, and general building maintenance.

- Experience completing apartment turns and move-in preparations preferred.

- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete repairs independently.

- Strong customer service and communication skills.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Valid driver's license preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

This role is well-suited for:

- Apartment Maintenance Technicians

- Lead Maintenance Technicians

- Building Maintenance Technicians

- Hotel Maintenance Supervisors

- Senior Living Maintenance Professionals

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your maintenance skills while making a difference in the lives of seniors, we'd love to hear from you!