Director of Maintenance in Aberdeen, South Dakota at Primrose Retirement Communities

Primrose Retirement Communities is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Maintenance to lead and elevate maintenance operations across our communities companywide.

This role provides oversight, direction, and support to Regional Directors of Maintenance and community teams—ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality environments for our residents. You’ll play a critical role in standardizing maintenance operations, driving long-term asset performance, and supporting continued growth across Primrose.

If you’re a strong leader who enjoys building systems, developing people, and making a measurable impact across multiple locations, we’d love to connect with you!

This position is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

• Lead maintenance teams: Provide direction and support to Regional Directors, build accountability, and develop talent
• Standardize maintenance operations: Implement company-wide maintenance programs, policies, and preventive practices
• Drive performance: Oversee repairs, inspections, and operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and follow-through
• Support projects & growth: Partner on capital planning, renovations, and new community openings
• Manage vendors & costs: Build strong vendor partnerships and ensure cost-effective service delivery
• Promote safety & compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations and foster a culture of safety across communities

• 5+ years of multi-site maintenance leadership experience
• 3+ years leading leaders or regional teams (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems
• Experience with capital planning and large-scale projects (preferred)
• Proven ability to lead through others and drive results at scale
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly to support communities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education:
High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade-related education preferred

• Active role requiring walking, standing, bending, and lifting
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50–75 pounds
• Work in a variety of community and building environments

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

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