The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the general operating maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance staff, responding to resident repair requests, and conducting safety training for employees.
Requirements overview
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of related experience or training. A valid state driver's license is required for travel as needed.
Relationships are the heart of our culture. They help us create a sense of family among our residents, associates and patients. Integrity is our soul. It guides us to be open in our communication with each other, and it enables us to make the right decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their care. Our relationships and our integrity work together to create a positive impact in the lives of the people we touch.
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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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 applicant’s skills and experience.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the
company’s 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the general operating maintenance and repair of the buildings and
grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with
current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
1. Supervises scheduled maintenance on: H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler
equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord
equipment.
2. Responds to maintenance requests by residents for items needing repair in
their rooms, including repairing plumbing, electrical, heating and
replacing light bulbs.
3. Supervises repairs and maintains vacated rooms in a timely manner. This
includes painting walls and cleaning carpets. Inspects completed work for
conformance to standards and policies.
4. Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of
the community are properly maintained.
5. Assists in the training of maintenance staff.
6. Maintains positive communication with local fire Marshall, building
inspector, state elevator inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing
the residence.
7. Conducts in-service fire safety training for all employees.
8. Repairs walls, floor coverings, doors, and wood work in the common areas of
the community(s).
9. Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community(s) and
determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within
the legal scope of local and state codes.
10. Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to
hazardous chemicals used and takes necessary precautions.
11. Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with
company policy.
12. May directly supervise the maintenance technicians and building engineers,
to include delegating tasks, hiring, training, evaluating performance,
resolving disciplinary issues and firing.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and one to two years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Valid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and
established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and
precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them
personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic
ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of organization. Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* Standing
* Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
* Walking
* Sitting
* Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
* Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
* On-Call on an as needed basis
* Reach with hands and arms
* Climb or balance
* Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Talk or hear
* Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
* Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological
hazards
* Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
* Requires Travel: Occasionally
* Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
* Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
* Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family
members.
* Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in
groups and 1:1 settings.
* Industry leader in clinical care.
* Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering
many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
* Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.