Full-Time

Maintenance Manager - Barton House (FT)

Novellus Living

Novellus Living

11-50 employees

Manages affordable senior living communities

Compensation Overview

$28 - $32/hr

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (2)
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Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
  • Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics.
  • Effective communication and people management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
  • Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, administration, or facility management preferred
  • At least five years of maintenance experience required.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continually demonstrate ongoing sustained ability to perform these physical demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods standing and walking. Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Responsibilities
  • Being the community leader responsible for the overall integrity of the physical site
  • Train and supervise employees of the maintenance department.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department.
  • Performing general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including but not limited to general installations and repairs.
  • Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
  • Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair.
  • Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
  • Implement workplace safety policies and standards.
  • Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
  • Assess building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.
  • Develop maintenance procedures and schedules.
  • Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Novellus Living provides affordable senior living with assisted living and memory care for middle-income seniors. It grows by acquiring and renovating fixer-upper properties to keep operating costs and resident rents low, while Novellus Investments handles real estate and Novellus Living runs everyday operations across communities in CA, TX, CO, and AZ. It differentiates itself by focusing on price-per-unit and functional renovations rather than luxury features, aiming to deliver quality care at lower costs. The company plans to add about five communities per year in the western United States.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Roseville, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Targets growing middle-income seniors ineligible for aid yet unable to afford luxury.
  • Plans five community acquisitions yearly in western U.S. at low price-per-unit.
  • Maintains care quality via functional renovations without luxury cost additions.

What critics are saying

  • California DSS increases dementia care inspections 40% since 2024, raising citations.
  • Texas and Colorado healthcare wages rise 18–22% in 2025, compressing margins.
  • Brookdale and Five Star acquire 8–12 Arizona-Colorado properties since 2024.

What makes Novellus Living unique

  • Novellus acquires and renovates fixer-upper properties for middle-market affordability.
  • Founders Chris Coulter and Larry John offer 50+ years in real estate and memory care.
  • Operates dual entities: Novellus Investments for acquisitions, Novellus Living for operations.

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