Maintenance Director

Now Hiring: Maintenance Director at The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA, an Agemark Senior Living Community!

The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA, part of Agemark Senior Living, is proud to be recognized by FORTUNE as a Best Workplace in Aging Services. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Director to lead our teams in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff.

If you’re a strong leader with technical know-how who enjoys working with people, this role is a chance to make a real impact every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & mentor the team: Supervise Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry staff, ensuring tasks are completed with excellence.


• Keep our community safe & running: Maintain buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, vehicles, and appliances.


• Manage compliance: Oversee safety inspections, fire drills, and emergency preparedness to ensure compliance with OSHA, fire codes, and building regulations.


• Oversee move-ins & turnarounds: Ensure suites are prepped and ready for new residents and coordinate smooth move-in/move-out processes.


• Work with vendors & budgets: Partner with contractors and vendors while managing maintenance budgets efficiently.


• Support residents & staff: Assist with transportation needs, respond promptly to maintenance requests, and foster a positive environment where everyone feels at home.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in maintenance or facilities management.


• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and regulatory compliance.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• A problem-solver with a friendly, approachable attitude.


• Flexibility to handle emergencies and varied responsibilities.

Agemark, we take care of our team members just as you care for our residents. Here’s how we support your well-being:

• Health & Dental Plans: Choose from two health plans, plus dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, prescription discount programs, nurse line access, and telehealth options.


• HSA Contributions: Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account help you save for medical expenses.


• Retirement Planning: 401(k): 50% match on the first 6% you contribute.


• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7/365 company-provided resources to support your emotional, financial, and legal well-being.


• Perks and Discounts: Pet insurance, commuter benefits (CA only), long-term care insurance, childcare and eldercare referrals, legal and financial consultation services, plus exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, apparel, and more.


• Professional Development: Access to career advancement opportunities, professional development courses, and the Executive Director in Training program.


• Referral Bonuses and Recognition: Employee referral bonuses and programs that celebrate your contributions.


• Education Support: Certification and licensure support and up to 100% free college tuition through partner schools.

Agemark is built on strong values that shape how we care for our residents and support our teams.

If you share our commitment to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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Be part of something special—apply today!

Agemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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