Maintenance Director Independent Living

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger — help us shape culture, one story at a time.

If you are highly motivated and able to anticipate the needs of a large senior living community, we would like to meet you. We are looking for someone that is fully knowledgeable in all building systems, safety stands and state and federal compliance regulations. Knowledge of all emergency systems and a history of making sound decisions regarding the maintenance and integrity of these systems is a must!

We are looking for a leader that is a strategic planner, has an excellent ability to manage, supervise and educate their staff. Other responsibilities include: maintaining building repairs, capital item replacements, and managing expenses and projects. If you are someone who meets and exceeds the requirements listed, we would like to hear from you.

What you will need for this position:

• Possess in depth technical understanding involved with repairs and preventative maintenance of heating systems, plumbing, environmental systems, general repairs and construction
• Oversee and provide maintenance for the entire community
• Monitor and evaluate outside contractors
• Arrange fire drills and maintain safety documentation
• Develop and implement building and equipment preventative maintenance programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid NYS license
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to prioritize demands, lead a team and make sound decisions
• Possess a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Computer skills to include Word, Excel and other online systems
• Fiscally responsible
• Manage the housekeeping/laundry department
• Manage the security department
• Manage the maintenance associates/department
  
  
  

What you can expect from us:

• Great benefits
• Excellent national and regional support
• Great opportunity to grow with a growing senior housing company
• An extraordinary company culture
  
  
  

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means