Maintenance Director

Modena Reserve at Bethesda
Full-Time | On-Site
About Solera Senior Living
At Solera, we are grounded in our Core Values of
Compassion, Commitment, Communication, Creativity, and Celebration
, and we are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our residents and team members every day.

This is an opportunity to join a highly engaged leadership team that values collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth and career development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director is responsible for leading all maintenance and facilities operations within our senior living community. This hands-on leadership role ensures a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and team members while overseeing preventive maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and a high-performing maintenance team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role partners closely with department leaders to support daily operations and resident satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration

• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate maintenance and housekeeping team members
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Recommend merit increases, disciplinary actions, and staffing changes in accordance with company policy
• Participate in leadership and stand-up meetings; collaborate across departments
• Prepare and manage budgets for supplies, equipment, and staffing

Facilities & Preventive Maintenance

• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, elevators, fire/life safety systems, appliances, and building equipment
• Ensure all work orders and maintenance requests are completed timely and documented accurately
• Maintain resident apartments, common areas, grounds, storage areas, and mechanical spaces to Solera standards
• Keep maintenance and housekeeping areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements

Technical & Skilled Duties

• Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair lighting, outlets, switches, and control devices
• Plumbing: Repair leaks, faucets, showers, toilets, and drainage systems
• HVAC: Address basic heating and cooling issues, change filters, and monitor system performance
• Carpentry & Painting: Patch drywall, repair doors and hardware, and perform interior/exterior painting

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
• Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, repairs, and vendor work
• Respond to emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation as required

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance or facilities leadership experience (senior living, multifamily, hospitality, or healthcare preferred)
• Proven experience supervising and developing maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, and safety standards
• Budgeting and vendor management experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills