Be Part of Something New in Scotch Plains!

We’re growing and we’re excited to bring our next community to Scotch Plains, New Jersey! Building on the strength of our 70 communities, this brand-new location marks an exciting milestone as we trailblaze our expansion into New Jersey and continue growing our presence. This is more than an opportunity to join a growing company, it’s a chance to help build something from the ground up. As one of the founding team members at our Scotch Plains community, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the culture, create meaningful connections, and set the standard for an exceptional experience from day one. If you’re energized by growth, excited by new beginnings, and ready to make your mark as we expand our family of communities, we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.

As the Maintenance Director, you will be responsible for using your maintenance skills to perform various hands-on tasks including electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance. In addition, the Director of Facilities Operations will emphasize interacting with the staff and residents and overseeing staff, payroll, operational expenses and supply and capital expenditures

Responsibilities

Communication and coordination of people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems
Providing technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance
establishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program that will promote a sense of well-being and esthetic appeal for residents and staff
Maintaining OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and fire code compliance
Other maintenance functions as required
The Director of Plant Operations must be an experienced maintenance professional with a strong skillset
Candidates must have previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility
Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with a strong emphasis on HVAC

Requirements

Possesses an understanding of all applicable life safety regulations
Demonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping department
Experience in facilities management capacity
Possesses good communication skills
Previous supervisory experience required
Possesses diagnostic abilities and skills in completing details
Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste

As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
Discounted Meal Program
Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

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