Regional Maintenance Technician – Orlando Market

Serving Brookdale Communities Across Orlando, Ocala & Tampa

Brookdale is seeking an experienced Regional Maintenance Technician to support 16 of our senior living communities across the Orlando, Ocala, and Tampa markets. This is a multi-site leadership role ideal for a hands-on technician with strong supervisory experience in building maintenance, facility operations, and regulatory compliance.

Location Requirement:

Candidate must reside in the Orlando market and be able to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.

What You’ll Do:
• Provide on-site support and guidance to community maintenance teams
• Assist with training, onboarding, and ongoing mentorship of maintenance associates
• Conduct property inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Support communities during emergencies and urgent repair needs
• Collaborate with executive directors to prioritize capital improvements and preventative maintenance
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance using Brookdale systems, including TELS

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven leadership experience overseeing maintenance operations at multiple locations
• Strong technical skills and the ability to work efficiently within multiple platforms and systems
• Proficiency with TELS and other maintenance/compliance tracking systems
• Broad knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and general building systems
• Ability to assess issues quickly and implement effective, cost-conscious solutions
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• A commitment to maintaining safe, comfortable, and well-functioning environments for our residents and associates

Why Brookdale:
• Mission-driven work with a strong sense of purpose
• Opportunities for career advancement within a respected senior living organization
• Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement
• Supportive regional leadership and collaborative work culture

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Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) + Company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off & holidays
• Early wage access (for hourly associates outside CA)
• Employee discounts & referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement & adoption benefits
• Voluntary plans (ID theft, pet insurance, accident, legal, and more)
• FSA & HSA options
• Short- and long-term disability

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

The Regional Maintenance Technician (RMT) provides Asset Management support for the associates responsible for the general operating maintenance, service and repair, including floor care, of the communities within their region and communities/offices.

1. Assists with training needs, as necessary, to ensure community maintenance team performs regular maintenance tasks with a strong emphasis on floor care.
2. Indirectly supervises and oversees community maintenance, housekeeping, carpet care and equipment, and laundry (if applicable). Responsibilities to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and termination.
3. Directs and trains associates engaged in the maintenance/upkeep of the interior and exterior of the community. Provides hands-on assistance, as needed.
4. Provides guidance and technical approval for Capital Expenditure process. Works in conjunction with the Regional Property Management Director (RDPM) to insure capital budget projections are met.
5. Ensures timely completion of Unit Turn, requested at community’s, to ensure Brookdale maintains compliance with Capital Budget and National Standards Programs.
6. Directly monitors and evaluates the status of Preventive Maintenance program (CMMS): H.V.A.C., elevator, fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency pull cord equipment.
7. Completes the Property Condition Report to maintain compliance and tracking of life safety/safety issues, as well as, physical plant deficiencies.
8. Responds to the Executive Director, Maintenance Technician and/or community emergencies by assisting, as needed.
   Enters, responds to and closes-out work orders. Follows-up with vendors, as necessary, to maintain timely completion of all maintenance related work orders and invoicing.
9. Works with Director of Maintenance (DOM)/Maintenance Technician (MT) to resolve Critical Alert Notifications by assessing the issue and implementing corrective action.
10. Supports Asset Management’s role in all initiatives through completion.
11. Works with the regional operations teams to monitor repairs & maintenance expenses, and contract budgets.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Valid Drivers License required for frequent vehicle travel.

Management/Decision Making
Uses strong analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of the organization and the business in order to handle arising problems and issues. Solves diverse problems using solid analytical skills where limited precedents/ guidelines exist. Experience in managing and mentoring sourcing professionals. Demonstrated leadership experience. Strong delegation and management skills.

Knowledge and Skills
Has an advanced knowledge of the organization, industry, and a functional discipline. Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments. Knowledge of building equipment, building codes and building systems (HVAC, plumbing and electrical) in health care facilities. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift: > 100 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel:  Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.