Maintenance & Environmental Services Director

Job Description

The Maintenance & Environmental Services Director oversees maintenance, housekeeping services, departmental budget, and operational / safety standards.

What will I do every day?

Proactively manage the physical condition of the community

Oversee landscape and grounds keeping maintenance & ensuring safety

Manage vendor and contractor relationships

Ensure implementation of Safety & Disaster Preparedness Plan, Policies & Procedures and regulatory compliance (e.g. licensing, OSHA, etc.).

Procure new equipment, supplies, and / or furnishings

Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies

Maintain required records, reports, and equipment / supply manuals

Participate in all property inspections

Interview, hire, train, manage and retain highly effective

Prepare a staffing schedule

Execute the apartment turn, apartment readiness, transfer, and move-out processes effectively and compassionately

Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Bachelor’s degree preferred

6 to 8 years’ related experience

Technical training in HVAC, plumbing and construction with 3 years of experience or a minimum of 5 years experience in apartment maintenance or related trade

Maintenance Manager experience a plus

Housekeeping Management experience a plus

Senior Living or Hotel experience a plus

Proficient in Excel, Word and other systems

Must have knowledge of Life Safety systems (fire alarms, fire sprinklers, Ansul)

Vendor and project management experience

Security systems, apartment renovation contractors, landscaping, elevator, HVAC PM’s, Tennent Improvement work, pest control, GPO, utilities, etc.

Be self-starter to manage Capital Budgets and Expenditures and manage projects from bidding to end of job

Special Requirments and / or Certifiations :

CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) experience

Must be CMMS proficient Kisco is using the Dude Solutions WorxHub solution.

Software experience (TELS, eMaint., Fiix, FTMaintenance, ManagerPlus) a plus

Technical training or HVAC certification is required

Must have knowledge of Asset Management, preventative maintenance, equipment inventory and Work order systems, showing examples of each

Sales support with apartment turns & renovations, transfers, processing appropriate paperwork, setting expectations for rent ready apartments and unit punch

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

Competitive pay

A free meal per shift

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Rewards and Bonus Opportunities

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities