Maintenance Director
$89,000–$89,000 year
On-site · Topsham, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Maintenance Director role overseeing community facilities at The Highlands, with responsibility for electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, structural, grounds, and safety systems; leadership and training of maintenance staff; ensuring preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe operations; collaboration with management and outside contractors; strong focus on resident safety, asset management, and operational efficiency. Requires High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), 3–5 years maintenance/repair experience across trades, ability to lift 40 pounds, ability to work flexible hours, and good communication skills; benefits include PTO, daily pay, health/dental, 401K with employer match, life insurance, disability, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and EAP; on-site, full-time position in Topsham, ME. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on leadership in a senior Facilities/Maintenance capacity.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
- Minimum three to five years of experience in maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC and repair of minor equipment
- Must be able to push loaded cart and use vacuum cleaner, buffer, and carpet cleaning machines
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be able to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be in good physical health and free of communicable disease
- Successful criminal background check and drug testing required
- Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of proper cleaning materials and their use
- Good grammatical and writing skills, proficient with email process and etiquette
- Must be friendly and have excellent people skills
- Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, carrying, stretching, and walking
- Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment
- Ability to get along with others
- Ability to follow directions
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