Maintenance Director at GREATPLAINS in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you will impact the lives of our residents by -

• Maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.


• Assist in implementing and documenting preventative maintenance programs for facility and equipment.


• Prepare and refurbish rooms for residents so that rooms are move in ready.


• Maintain fire safety and emergency records and procedures in compliance with regulations and environmental concerns (natural disasters, fires, loss of electricity, plumbing issues, pipe breakages, etc.) as well as distribute material safety data sheets (MSDS).


• Inspect resident rooms for potential problems and hazards, and report updates to the Supervisor for follow-up.


• Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance and keep quality assurance records up to date for the physical plant.


• Perform janitorial tasks including the reparation and maintenance of equipment and building facilities.


• Supervise additional maintenance staff.


• Completing other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or entire leadership team from time to time.

To become a Maintenance Director, you will need -

• 2-5 years of past related experience preferred OR accredited maintenance training.


• Desired working knowledge of carpentry including drywall repair, painting, light plumbing, and preventative maintenance.


• Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.


• Passion for working with older adults.


• Ability to work well with others, communicate clearly and take direction from management, as well as to take initiative and go above and beyond to meet resident needs.


• Flexibility and the ability to work weekends, as needed, and be on call after hours.


• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).


• Ability to meet all physical demands of the position which includes, but is not limited to, seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 100lbs with assistance.