Maintenance Director in Training - Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Maintenance Director in Training (MIT) Program is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential maintenance professionals for advancement into Maintenance Director roles within Genesis facilities.

This immersive program builds the technical, regulatory, financial, and leadership capabilities required to effectively oversee plant operations, ensure compliance with life safety and regulatory standards, and maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

MIT participants complete a phased development experience that includes hands-on facility training, multi-site exposure, leadership coaching, and completion of structured learning plans. The program supports leadership continuity, reduces operational risk, and strengthens maintenance excellence across the organization.

The MIT Maintenance Program applies to selected maintenance team members who demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to support both home and sister facilities.

Participants will:

• Train within a designated home center
• Support sister facilities as assigned
• Progress through structured development phases
• Participate in leadership development and competency validation
• When ready participate will be assigned to Center as Maintenance supervisor or director within the company

Program Leadership Structure:

• Preceptor (Host Center Maintenance Director): Provides day-to-day training, coaching, and performance feedback
• Sr. Maintenance Director (Floater): Ensures program consistency, conducts oversight, and reports progress to Market and Regional Leadership
• Market Leadership: Supports program alignment, staffing strategy, and promotion readiness

Technical & Operational Execution

• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs (TELS)
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety equipment
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and corrective maintenance (TELS)
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and support on-call requirements

Regulatory & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support Life Safety Code readiness and survey preparedness
• Ensure proper documentation for inspections, audits, and compliance tracking using TELS maintenance system.

Financial Stewardship

• Assist in managing maintenance budgets and supply utilization
• Support cost control initiatives and efficient resource allocation
• Monitor vendor performance and service agreements

Leadership Development

• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and service mindset
• Develop leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence

POD / Multi-Site Support

• Provide maintenance support across sister facilities as assigned
• Collaborate with POD leaders to strengthen shared labor and operational consistency

1. High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.

1. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

1. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if Required.