Maintenance Manager

Company: Leisure Living
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Manager Candlestone Assisted Living POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining and coordinating repairs of the grounds, the building and equipment in a safe and efficient manner within budget in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform preventive maintenance to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition Maintain the electrical, plumbing, safety equipment, HVAC systems, as well as the grounds of the property Inspect, perform and/or oversee the repair and maintenance of the building’s structure, including windows, doors, exterior siding, masonry, and roofing Coordinate grounds maintenance for lawn care and snow removal. Shovel/salt walkways as needed Oversee the housekeeping staff to ensure standard of cleanliness Maintain the condition of all unoccupied rooms including carpet cleaning, painting, patching, etc. to make them attractive for resident occupancy Perform maintenance and repairs per residents’ requests within 24-72 hours Coordinate larger repairs with contractors and oversee their work to maintain an attractive and safe building, inside and outside Coordinate trash removal, lawn care, snow removal, pest management contracts Order supplies within budget guidelines Ensure fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed Facilitate fire, tornado and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for emergencies and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations Maintain an emergency kit for the facility Participate and/or lead training sessions for initial staff orientations and annual in-services pertaining to safety, disaster plans, maintenance, etc. Recruit, interview and hire maintenance and housekeeping staff Ensure maintenance and housekeeping staff are trained, educated and in-serviced to maintain compliance with licensing rules and facility requirements Assist residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs when available Maintain proper records of repairs, purchases, and other expenditures Conduct periodic performance evaluations of maintenance staff and give them additional training and education as required Maintain up-to-date Material Data Sheets (MDS) for all chemicals at the community Ability to inspire and motivate staff through consistent leadership, supervision, and coaching Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, visitors, and regulators Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. This position will be required to assist at sister communities upon request. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values: Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency Appreciate diversity Practice forgiveness Be thankful SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education and Experience High school diploma/GED and three years of building maintenance experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Computer Skills Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software. Other Requirements Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision Effective oral and written communication skills Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills Superior communication and interpersonal skills Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community Developed organizational skills Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand – Frequently Walk – Frequently Sit – Occasionally Reach outward – Frequently Reach above shoulder – Frequently Climb – Occasionally Squat or Kneel – Frequently Bend – Frequently Twist – Frequently Lift/Carry/Transfer 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Frequently 51-100 lbs. – Occasionally Over 100 lbs. – N/A Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally 51-100 lbs. – N/A Over 100 lbs. – N/A Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families, we’ve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day. Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great. There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day. It begins with empowering our employees. Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just “does their job” The mission is to create the absolute best experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons. We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas. If you love serving others, and are looking for an opportunity to thrive, CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination. This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. Equal Opportunity Employer Click on glassdoor to see our employee testimonials LLIND

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