Director of Maintenance (Mason) chez Community First Solutions

Are you a motivated, hands-on leader with healthcare maintenance experience looking for your next big move?

Whether you’re a seasoned maintenance pro in long-term care or ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership journey within healthcare, Community First Solutions could be exactly where you belong. Located in the heart of Mason, The Cottage of Mason and Montage Mason offer a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home—for both residents and staff. The Director of Maintenance will support both Mason facilities and have expert skills in general building maintenance as well as performing both predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment. This person will have the ability to work independently and troubleshoot mechanical problems and provide costs effective repairs. Provide leadership, guidance and on the job training to lower level Maintenance Technicians as well as housekeeping staff. As part of the Community First team, we prioritize service, teamwork, and a sense of purpose in everything we do.

Schedule: Day Shift Monday - Friday, available for on-call 
Status: Full Time, Site Director Role
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Why You’ll Love Us:

People-First Culture: We put people at the center of all we do, rooted in service, care, and compassion.
Supportive Team: You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your work is recognized.
Room to Grow: You won’t just work with us—you’ll build your career with us, with opportunities to lead and learn.
Perks Galore: Recognition programs, referral bonuses, and a workplace that feels like family.

Why We’ll Love You:

✅ You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
✅ You have five years of maintenance experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience in a long-term care or healthcare environment.
✅ You bring advanced knowledge of plumbing, electricity, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical troubleshooting.
✅ You have experience working collaboratively with nursing, housekeeping, and facility leadership teams to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.
✅ You’re a team player and strong communicator with a positive, can-do mindset who leads by example.

✅ You're a problem solver, with good attention to detail.
✅ You’re passionate about creating an environment where residents feel at home and staff can do their best work.
✅ You’re reliable, trustworthy, and committed to excellence in your work.

Community First Solutions is a not for profit network of community organizations that provides a broad continuum of quality services to meet the diverse health and wellness needs of more than 30,000 clients throughout the region. We are the operator of two top-rated senior living communities and a dedicated Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, among a spectrum of other programs and services. We are proud to offer our community a network of consistently top-rated services provided by compassionate, dedicated employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. We believe a community is better when individuals unite to make the greatest impact on the lives of our neighbors.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the community and its physical location
• 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
• Responsible for all landscaping on property including mowing, mulching, trimming and planting.
• 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 property’s 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
• 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 all containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored
• Ensures all necessary Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are obtained, maintained and stored in areas accessible to all employees. Responsible for implementation of all OSHA policies. Works within legal scope of local and state codes
• 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: HVAC, 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.
• Maintain current list of emergency vendors so that other facility personnel can affect repairs when the Director of Maintenance is not on site
• Coordinates with outside contractors in securing bids and scheduling needed work on special projects.
• Operates a variety of variety of equipment and machines including mowers, weed eaters, saws, power tools, blowers, snow blowers, snow plow, salt spreaders etc.
• Be available 24/7 for facility emergencies or to help with snow removal.
• Ensures that all landscaping equipment are maintained and are working properly.
• Abides by the company Always Behaviors each and every day as we serve our clients, colleagues, and community.
• All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Education:  High School diploma or GED

Licenses or other required certifications: Valid state drivers’ license and no major driving violations for the past three years.  The ability to maintain active auto insurance.

Experience: Five years of maintenance experience, two years of supervisory experience

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:

• Knowledge of senior housing and state regulations
• Possess mechanical aptitude
• Possess advanced knowledge of plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and carpentry
• Possess ability to interpret blueprints and read and comprehend operating manuals
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Able to effectively and safely operate all equipment
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and have the physical mobility for bending, stooping and climbing ladders
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and possess excellent judgment.
• Basic computer skills are necessary to include email communication, and the ability to use an iPhone to complete work orders within our system.
• Possess and exemplify a high level of customer service