Hybrid Sr. Maintenance Director presso Fox Trail Senior Living

Fox Trail Memory Care Living is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Director of Maintenance to lead the oversight of maintenance operations across our New Jersey-based memory care communities. This role combines strategic oversight with real-world facility knowledge-ideal for a candidate who understands both leadership and the mechanics of maintaining warm, safe, home-like environments.

About the Role:
The Senior Director of Maintenance will oversee maintenance teams across multiple properties, ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest safety and quality standards. This individual will lead the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, manage vendor relationships, and provide coaching to on-site maintenance staff.

We're looking for a candidate with a strong background in residential building systems-HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and general contracting-who also excels at team leadership, budgeting, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and support maintenance teams across multiple Fox Trail communities

• Conduct regular inspections of building systems, equipment, and grounds

• Oversee repairs and installations of appliances, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical fixtures

• Manage and enforce preventive maintenance schedules using TELS or similar platforms

• Ensure company-wide compliance with state and local building codes, safety regulations, and DOH requirements

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor and contractor relationships

• Participate in budgeting and capital planning for maintenance operations

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of maintenance associates and community-level maintenance leads

• Respond to maintenance emergencies and provide operational support as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in facilities or maintenance management (preferably in residential, hospitality, or senior living environments)

• Working knowledge of building trades: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliances

• Proven experience leading teams across multiple sites or communities

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in maintenance software platforms (TELS experience preferred)

• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

• HVAC certification or general contractor's license a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Mileage reimbursement for site visits

• Ongoing leadership training and development

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and the teams that support them

About Fox Trail Memory Care Living:
Fox Trail provides specialized memory care in small, intimate residential settings across New Jersey. We pride ourselves on providing safe, supportive, and engaging environments where residents feel truly at home-and our maintenance leadership is essential in making that possible.

Apply today to lead with purpose and keep our communities running strong.