Maintenance & Fire Safety Director

Responsibilities

The Maintenance & Fire Safety Director is responsible for managing a team in the maintenance and preventative maintenance efforts for an assigned community including the physical aspects of the building's HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, major appliances and amenities, including the management of appropriate outside vendors and contractors. This individual is also responsible for managing the housekeeping and janitorial employees and function in the communities. Additionally, he/she ensures all efforts meet Atria's operational and safety standards, including fire safety, and any applicable laws and regulations.

• Manage and supervise all maintenance, housekeeping, laundry and janitorial personnel; responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Implement and monitor programs to maximize revenue, control expense, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage all of the maintenance needs of assigned community to ensure the physical condition of the community and contribute to Atria's annual business goals.
• Manage all customer service requests using the Facility One work order system; including prioritization and delegation to assigned staff. Maintain company customer service standards. Follow through to ensure issue is resolved.
• Manage the apartment home turnover and preventative maintenance programs to maximize the value to the community. Assesses the value of damage to the apartment homes that is charged to departing resident.
• Assist in the development of the annual maintenance operating budget and manages department expenditures within approved budget.
• Purchase parts, chemicals, and paint according to our requirements for national account spending.
• Supervise and train the Deputy Fire Safety Director and other Fire Safety brigade staff, including conducting initial and periodic refresher training to maintain the state of readiness of such staff.
• Stay fully familiar with the provisions of the FDNY plan and must conduct staff training and fire and non-fire emergency drills required by the fire code.
• Complete the daily check of the availability of Fire Safety wardens and deputies.
• Inspect grounds, buildings and apartment homes on a regular basis to ensure that all physical aspects of the community are fully functional at all times.
• Inspect and monitor community and apartment homes to ensure housekeeping, janitorial and laundry employees are meeting company standards.
• Implement, or direct the implementation, of all applicable Atria policies and procedures. Ensures compliance as needed.
• Negotiate with external maintenance vendors and suppliers as needed. Monitor and enforce contract terms via communication with the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including Fire Safety and Fair Housing regulations.
• May drive company vehicle from community (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of completing the requirements for certification of FDNY Fire & Life Safety Director within first 6 months of employment. Current FDNY Fire Safety Director Certification Preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of multi-family property management or other building maintenance experience performing the duties of Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Director.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.
• Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions designed to achieve company expectations and goals for the community.
• Basic computer skills, ability to using Microsoft Office and ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, extractors, pool chemicals, ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, sandblasters and safety equipment and ability to train others in their safe and appropriate use.
• Ability to frequently transport up to 60 pounds variable distances, the mobility and flexibility to use required equipment and to access and work in confined

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Atria Senior Living's family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you'll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

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