When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Supervision and Leadership

• Responsible for developing work assignments for maintenance team members.


• Supervises all aspects of the maintenance operations.


• Assists in performing and/or supervising housekeeping operations in addition to maintenance responsibilities as assigned.


• Partners with community leadership ensuring maintenance services and maintenance operating standards are achieved.


• Assists in daily review of timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and appropriately paid.


• Assists in championing all fire & life safety procedures and takes an active role in all fire & life safety processes.

Mechanical Systems

• Assists leadership in maintaining and monitoring the following systems:
  
  
  
  • HVAC systems ensuring proper air quality and comfortable temperatures throughout the community
  
  
  • Plumbing systems which includes monitoring and adjusting the resident accessible domestic hot water system to ensure code compliance
  
  
  
  


• Assists leadership to ensure the following systems operate properly and receive the appropriate preventative maintenance:
  
  
  
  • Refrigeration systems
  
  
  • Mechanical systems
  
  
  • Electrical systems
  
  
  
  


• Performs preventative maintenance tasks.

General Maintenance Operations

• Assists leadership and ensures all painting and refurbishing projects are performed and completed.


• Assists leadership and ensures minor building and equipment repairs are performed and completed.


• Assists leadership and ensures routine maintenance on all Sunrise vehicle(s) is performed accordingly.


• Maintains and ensures all tools and repair parts are maintained properly and conducts inventory of equipment and supplies.


• Assists leadership and ensures all maintenance tasks are completed.


• Prepares the room(s) for new residents and assists with move-ins and move-outs.


• Performs all general maintenance duties assisting to ensure all assignments are completed such as but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Fixing wall and floor coverings
  
  
  • Repairing furniture and fixtures
  
  
  • Performing basic plumbing work
  
  
  • Performing minor electrical repairs
  
  
  • Repairing appliances
  
  
  
  

Team Member Training

• Trains team members on the following:
  
  
  
  • Location and operation of all utility shut-off devices
  
  
  • Emergency response protocols
  
  
  • Housekeeping procedures if housekeeping operations are within leadership scope
  
  
  • Laundry procedures if laundry operations are within leadership scope
  
  
  • Safe chemical handling and usage
  
  
  
  

Risk Management and General Safety

• Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.


• Active leadership in the community’s safety committee and Risk Management programs.
• Ensures that safety procedures are practiced at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Lockout Tagout procedures.


• Conducts routine safety rounds and inspections ensuring all safety standards are in place and practiced.


• Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.


• Conducts fire and disaster drills following the appropriate policy and procedure guidelines.


• Tests, schedules inspections & maintains proper documentation on the fire protection systems.

Resident Services

• Reviews, reads, notates and initializes the Daily Log and Maintenance Logs to document and learn about pertinent information and actions required.


• Practices positive resident relations and directs resident or family member feedback to director.


• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times.


• Assists in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned.

Training, and Contributing to Team Success

• Actively participates as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals.


• Demonstrates in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.


• Committed to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.


• Contributes in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.


• Attends regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator.


• Assists with the orientation and training of new maintenance team members.


• Assists with the completion of timely performance appraisals with meaningful conversations.


• Provides effective leadership in coaching and counseling, developing team members in meeting performance standards.


• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Building Customer Loyalty


• Building Trust


• Communication


• Contributing to Team Success


• Managing Work (includes Time Management)


• Planning and Organizing


• Quality Orientation


• Stress Tolerance


• Technical / Professional Knowledge

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Two (2) years job related experience preferred


• Supervisory/management experience preferred which may include supervising and responsibility of shift/daily operations


• High School diploma / GED accepted


• Technical school education preferred


• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and code compliance


• Possess an understanding of all fire & life safety regulations, fire prevention and national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety regulations


• Ability to respond to emergency calls outside of scheduled work hours


• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations


• Competent in organizational, time management skills


• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills


• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications


• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).