Director of Engineering

Beztak Senior Living wants you to join our family of talented individuals. We are seeking to hire bright, dynamic leaders who have a passion for service and a commitment to excellence! At Beztak, we love what we do, and it shows. Our team of caring professionals work together to make our senior residents feel at home in our communities. Beztak is looking to hire a Director of Residential Engineering to join our team. The Director of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all maintenance, engineering, building systems, and grounds operations within a luxury senior living community. This role ensures the community is safe, well-maintained, aesthetically exceptional, and operating efficiently while delivering a five-star living experience for residents. The Director of Engineering leads the maintenance team, oversees preventive maintenance programs, manages capital improvement projects, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with community leadership to uphold the highest standards of service, safety, and resident satisfaction. This position will be fully on site at one of our local Michigan communities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion
• Develops and manages engineering budgets and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates
• Inspects construction and installation progress.
• Provide strategic leadership for capital improvement planning, asset preservation, vendor management, service contracts and long-term preventative maintenance planning.
• Responsible for the hiring of team members and providing continuous learning and development of their team.
• Motivates and holds the team accountable for delivering excellent customer service and timely, high-quality repairs.
• Oversees building systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, building automation systems (BAS), electrical distribution, generators, fire/life safety systems, and other central plant infrastructure.
• Performs various duties such as building repairs, snow removal, housekeeping or groundskeeping to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment
• Leads emergency repairs and response efforts as may be required to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Ensuring compliance with life safety and regulatory requirements
• Documents replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., in all units. Also tracks systems repairs, apartment painting (full paint or touch-up), refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs
• Operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle (as required) to perform job duties. Candidates must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes as needed.
• Working in a high-pressure environment, interacting with difficult customers/vendors, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, having effective interpersonal skills.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Flexible, innovative, and demonstrates the ability to lead and manage
• High integrity, positive attitude, mission driven and self-directed
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, beautiful, and welcoming environment for residents and guests.
• Exhibits outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience
• Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing. EPA certification preferred
• 5-7 years supervisory experience
• Experience working in an upscale hospitality setting such as luxury hotels, resorts, universities or other complex campus facilities
• Previous experience as a Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Facilities Director or other similar role.

BEZTAK PERKS & BENEFITS: Beztak has an exciting, growth-focused culture, and we strongly believe in promotion from within. While certain positions require past work experience in a specific role, you don’t have to have any experience in property management to join the Beztak team. Beztak culture is one that is built upon the three E’s: Excellent, Ethical and Effective, and we pride ourselves on benefits programs and perks that take care of our team. Some of our most popular benefits include:

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special.
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires frequent standing and walking with occasionally climbing stairs, bending over, or reaching overhead. Pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and shop environments and is regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including occupied and unoccupied apartment units, maintenance shops, and common areas.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow is common. May occasionally be exposed to extreme conditions, including high heat, humidity, freezing temperatures, and heavy rain while performing outdoor tasks.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, debris, cleaning agents, paint fumes, construction or repair-related odors and other airborne particles. 
• Occasional exposure to grounds maintenance chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and ice melt.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels from tools, machinery, and equipment.
• May involve working in confined spaces, heights, and areas with limited ventilation.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, masks, and hearing protection may be required.
• You will also periodically be confined to a vehicle.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.