Maintenance Director
Middleton Crossing | A Sonida Senior Living Community
Middleton, WI | Full-Time | $60,000 Annual Salary
Build your career while making a difference every day!
Find your joy here at Middleton Crossing, a Sonida Senior Living community! We are seeking a hands-on, organized, and team-oriented Maintenance Director to lead our environmental services and building operations.
Located in beautiful Middleton, WI, Middleton Crossing is a premier Independent Living community dedicated to providing residents with a welcoming, comfortable, and well-maintained place to call home.
This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys leadership, variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. In addition to overseeing building maintenance and operations, this position provides leadership and coordination for our maintenance assistants, drivers, and housekeeping team.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive Salary: $60,000 annually in a salaried leadership position.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday schedule with flexible start and end times.
- Weekend Flexibility: On-call availability for building emergencies on weekends.
- Leadership Opportunity: Oversee and support multiple operational teams, including maintenance, transportation, and housekeeping.
- Meaningful Work: Help create a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable living environment for our residents.
- Career Growth: Company support for educational and professional development opportunities.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance*
- 401(k) retirement savings with a discretionary company match based on annual company performance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available starting day one
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid training
- Team Member and Resident referral bonus programs
- Cutting-edge technology and operational tools to help you work smarter and more efficiently
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
What You'll Do: Maintenance Director Responsibilities
Building Maintenance & Operations
- Oversee the daily maintenance and overall physical appearance of the community, including interior spaces, common areas, grounds, and exterior property.
- Coordinate routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements to ensure the community remains safe, functional, and attractive.
- Oversee building systems and equipment, including heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, security, and other essential systems.
- Coordinate apartment preparation, including maintenance and refurbishment between resident move-ins.
- Maintain fire safety systems, emergency preparedness records, required inspections, and preventative maintenance documentation.
- Identify potential safety concerns and proactively address maintenance needs and building hazards.
Team Leadership & Department Oversight
- Lead, supervise, and support maintenance assistants, drivers, and the housekeeping team.
- Manage departmental employee scheduling and payroll to ensure appropriate staffing and accurate timekeeping.
- Provide direction, coaching, and support to team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service.
- Coordinate daily priorities and ensure departmental responsibilities are completed efficiently and consistently.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
- Foster a positive team environment focused on providing exceptional service to residents.
Resident Experience & Community Support
- Respond to maintenance needs and building concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the community's commitment to providing a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
- Partner with community leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation or provide on-call coverage for urgent building emergencies as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related field.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of general building maintenance, including minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, and equipment repairs.
- Experience with employee scheduling, payroll, or coordinating department operations preferred.
- Knowledge of building safety, preventative maintenance, and hazard prevention.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, lead a team, and take initiative.
- A customer-service mindset and genuine interest in creating a positive experience for residents.
Ready to lead, make an impact, and find your joy?
Join the Middleton Crossing team and help us create a community where residents and team members feel at home!