Regional Director of Maintenance/Project Manager
About this role
The role directs and develops the facility Directors of Maintenance, sets the standard for preventive maintenance, oversees regional safety committees, manages maintenance budgets and spend downs, and plans and manages renovation and capital improvement projects. When a community is without a Maintenance Director, this leader steps in as interim director until the position is filled.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Leadership and Team Development
• Lead, coach and hold accountable the Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services at each community in the region. • Partner with Executive Directors and the Regional Director of Operations on the recruiting, interviewing and selection of maintenance leaders. • Onboard, train and develop Maintenance Directors on building systems, compliance requirements, work order management and department standards. • Serve as Interim Maintenance Director when a community has a vacancy or extended leave, and keep operations running without disruption. • Act as a hands-on, working leader who models quality workmanship and professional appearance.
Regulatory Compliance and Life Safety
• Keep all physical plants in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including CMS requirements, the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), NFPA 99, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) standards, OSHA and ADA. • Make sure all required fire, disaster and emergency drills are completed and documented on schedule. • Prepare communities for state surveys, fire marshal inspections and Life Safety Code surveys, and lead corrective action plans when deficiencies are cited. • Maintain complete, organized and survey-ready logs, inspection records and vendor documentation for fire alarm, sprinkler, generator, elevator, kitchen hood and other regulated systems.
Preventive Maintenance and Building Systems
• Set the standard for, and audit, the preventive maintenance program at every community so it meets state and federal guidelines. • Oversee the condition and performance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, water heaters, emergency generators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, nurse call and door security systems. • Monitor work order completion in the maintenance management system and make sure daily assignments and resident requests are closed out promptly. • Ensure floor care, grounds, common areas, courtyards and resident rooms are maintained to company standards. • Review quality control sheets and inspect department work, and address conditions that do not meet standards. • Reassign staff and resources as needed during emergencies.