Regional Maintenance Tech

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The Regional Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting multiple Brookdale communities across Southwest Florida including property and asset management. Role requires broad maintenance skills experience with multiple senior living sites and the TELS system participation in fire marshal inspections and frequent regional travel often on short notice during hurricane season.

WHY Brookdale-

Our culture of compassionate and caring extends to everyone our associates our residents and their families. Our cornerstones of passion courage partnership and trust drive everything we do and come to life every day in our communities

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

The Regional Maintenance Technician (RMT) provides Asset Management support for the associates responsible for the general operating maintenance service and repair including floor care of the communities within their region and communities/offices.

1. Assists with training needs as necessary to ensure community maintenance team performs regular maintenance tasks with a strong emphasis on floor care.
2. Indirectly supervises and oversees community maintenance housekeeping carpet care and equipment and laundry (if applicable). Responsibilities to include hiring training evaluating performance resolving disciplinary issues and termination.
3. Directs and trains associates engaged in the maintenance/upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community. Provides hands-on assistance as needed.
4. Provides guidance and technical approval for Capital Expenditure process. Works in conjunction with the Regional Property Management Director (RDPM) to insure capital budget projections are met.
5. Ensures timely completion of Unit Turn requested at communitys to ensure Brookdale maintains compliance with Capital Budget and National Standards Programs.
6. Directly monitors and evaluates the status of Preventive Maintenance program (CMMS): H.V.A.C. elevator fire and sprinkler equipment generator landscape kitchen equipment and emergency pull cord equipment.
7. Completes the Property Condition Report to maintain compliance and tracking of life safety/safety issues as well as physical plant deficiencies.
8. Responds to the Executive Director Maintenance Technician and/or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
   Enters responds to and closes-out work orders. Follows-up with vendors as necessary to maintain timely completion of all maintenance related work orders and invoicing.
9. Works with Director of Maintenance (DOM)/Maintenance Technician (MT) to resolve Critical Alert Notifications by assessing the issue and implementing corrective action.
10. Supports Asset Managements role in all initiatives through completion.
11. Works with the regional operations teams to monitor repairs & maintenance expenses and contract budgets.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Valid Drivers License required for frequent vehicle travel.

Management/Decision Making
Uses strong analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of the organization and the business in order to handle arising problems and issues. Solves diverse problems using solid analytical skills where limited precedents/ guidelines exist. Experience in managing and mentoring sourcing professionals. Demonstrated leadership experience. Strong delegation and management skills.

Knowledge and Skills
Has an advanced knowledge of the organization industry and a functional discipline. Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments. Knowledge of building equipment building codes and building systems (HVAC plumbing and electrical) in health care facilities. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift: > 100 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.