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Position Summary:

The Chief Engineer/Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall management of Maintenance, Grounds and Security Department to provide a safe, clean, attractive and healthy environment in and efficient and economical manner; including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical landscaping and security of community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, implements, and updates maintenance policies and procedures.
• Collects, prioritizes, and assigns or fulfills maintenance service requests in a timely, efficient manner.
• Responsible for the total operation and maintenance of the Physical Plant. Supervises the maintenance of Community buildings to the high standards of construction.
• Develops the Capital Budget and annual maintenance budgets. 
• Oversees construction, remodeling and maintenance to all Community buildings. 
• Oversees and manages maintenance contracts, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness.
• Develops vendor relationships and negotiates contracts for maintenance services when appropriate.  Makes recommendations to Executive Director.
• Evaluates equipment needs and submits purchase requests to the Executive Director.
• Conducts inspections on apartments prior to occupancy.
• Receives and responds timely to after-hours calls for maintenance emergencies.
• Coordinates the development of the Safety Committee including scheduling and facilitating monthly meetings.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and work order system.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises employees in the Building Operations department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management or equivalent experience in facilities management.
• 5 or more years’ experience in senior living property management with knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• HVAC certification or willingness to receive within established timeframe.
• Boiler Operators permit or willingness to receive within established timeframe.
• Working knowledge of machinery, tools, repair techniques, plumbing and related repair.
• Experience with electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness.

JOB CODE: 304239