Maintenance Coordinator

Basic Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills. Excellent organizational skills. Available for same day maintenance emergencies. Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to plan and adapt to change.

Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Clerical ability required to keep departmental records. Valid driver’s license in the state of employment required.

Experience: Previous experience in the maintenance of building and grounds required. Must have experience with HVAC, PTAC, chillers, electrical, and plumbing. Familiarity with TELS System a plus.

Position Summary: Ensures overall maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement of the physical plant and grounds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for performing preventative maintenance program and physical plant management.

2. Inspects building and grounds periodically to anticipate necessary repair or maintenance items not already assigned.

3. Prepares living units for new Residents.

4. Advises Executive Director on physical plant needs.

5. Meets with the Resident and Staff committees as needed.

6. Recommends change in the effective use of space and equipment.

7. Works with Executive Director to establish priorities and make recommendations for changes.

8. Assist Executive Director with all necessary bids for outside contract work.

9. Works in concert with Executive Director to schedule daily and routine duties as well as any additional maintenance requests.

Financial Management

1. Submits requests for the purchase of equipment, and overall needs of the physical plant.

2. Assists in the development of long-term capital budget requirements, as needed.

3. Works within current budgetary restraints.

General

1. Introduces and trains personnel in the use of equipment and methods of maintenance where necessary.

2. Complies with established policies and procedures.

3. Complies with all CDC/State Health guidelines put into place to protect the health and well-being of our Residents and Staff.

4. Fully understands the fire, safety, and emergency procedures.

5. Assists with fire/emergency drills when necessary.

6. Understands door alarm system and/or building access systems in place where applicable.

7. Demonstrates proper body mechanics when performing duties.

8. Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Director.

Physical Work Environment: Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and to exert 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical activity involves sitting, waking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Proper body mechanics required.

REQUIREMENTS

With the population of older people growing rapidly, more and more families are facing the new challenges of helping their elderly loved one's age with dignity and remain independent. One North Alabama family with a long tradition of honoring the elderly, brought its special way of caring back home.

Since the beginning, we have dedicated all our energy into achieving the quality-of-life goals of our residents and their families. The small size of the buildings, intense emphasis on quality care, careful selection and continuous training of management as well as the staff, and its ongoing desire for residents and family feedback, are all features of Cottage Senior Living's philosophy - do the things that help residents maintain their independence, dignity, and choice.

If you have a passion for helping our older population live their best life, we want you to apply!