Senior Maintenance Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Provides support for Asset Management to the associates tasked with the general operational maintenance, servicing, and repair, including floor care, of the communities within their region and associated offices.

• Assists in identifying training needs to ensure that the community maintenance team effectively performs regular maintenance tasks, particularly focusing on floor care.

• Indirectly supervises and manages community maintenance, housekeeping, carpet care, equipment, and laundry (if applicable). This includes responsibilities for hiring, training, performance evaluation, addressing disciplinary matters, and termination.

• Directs and trains associates involved in the upkeep of both the interior and exterior of the community, providing hands-on assistance as necessary.

• Offers guidance and technical approval for the Capital Expenditure process, collaborating with the Regional Property Management Director (RDPM) to ensure capital budget projections are achieved.

• Ensures the timely completion of Unit Turn requests at communities to guarantee compliance with Brookdale's Capital Budget and National Standards Programs.

• Actively monitors and assesses the status of the Preventive Maintenance program (CMMS), including H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler systems, generator, landscaping, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord systems.

• Completes the Property Condition Report to ensure compliance and track life safety/safety issues alongside physical plant deficiencies.

• Responds to emergencies involving the Executive Director, Maintenance Technician, and/or community needs by providing assistance as required.

• Inputs, manages, and resolves work orders, following up with vendors as necessary to ensure the timely completion of all maintenance-related work orders and invoicing.

• Collaborates with the Director of Maintenance (DOM) and Maintenance Technician (MT) to address Critical Alert Notifications by evaluating issues and implementing corrective measures.

• Supports the Asset Management team's role in all initiatives through thorough completion.

• Partners with regional operations teams to oversee repairs & maintenance expenses and contract budgets.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or a general education degree (GED) is required.

• A minimum of three to five years of related experience and/or training is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A valid driver's license is necessary for frequent vehicle travel.

• Utilizes strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of the organization and its business to effectively address arising problems and issues.

• Capable of solving diverse problems using robust analytical skills in situations where limited precedents/guidelines are available.

• Experience in managing and mentoring sourcing professionals is essential.

• Proven leadership experience is required.

• Strong skills in delegation and management are necessary.

• Possesses advanced knowledge of the organization, industry, and functional discipline.

• Extensive understanding of technical areas derived from experience, applied to complete and/or oversee assignments.

• Knowledge of building equipment, codes, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, and electrical) in healthcare facilities is essential.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and all levels of the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Associate assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Referral program

• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)

• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Company provided life insurance

• Adoption benefit

• Disability (short and long term)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account

• Optional life and dependent life insurance

• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan

• Tuition reimbursement