Shaker Pointe at Carondelet

Director of Facilities Shaker Pointe at Carondelet is an award-winning independent living community committed to providing seniors with residential experience to inspire intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth within a community of neighbors and friends. Shaker Pointe is located on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces and scenic walking trails, and offers a retirement lifestyle with purpose. Shaker Pointe is seeking Director of Facilities to ensure the delivery of quality building maintenance services at Shaker Pointe and manage daily maintenance operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Ensures consistent standard and evaluation of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, as well as waste and snow removal services. ·      Directs and oversees Maintenance staff and manages staff performance. ·      Work closely with Director of Sales on apartment renovations to ensure timely completion. ·      Requisitions materials, tools, and equipment required to complete projects. ·      Oversees projects completed by independent contractors. ·      Collaborates with other members of the leadership team, participates in team and staff meetings. ·      Develops the department’s annual budget and monitors expenses. Required Skills: ·      Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. ·      Strong knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, appliances, door control, security and communications. ·      Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to work with diverse population of staff and residents. ·      Ability to exhibit respect, compassion, and sensitivity toward seniors’ needs. ·      Time management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure and function effectively in high-stress situations. ·      Attention to detail and commitment to service excellence. ·      Proficiency in using work order systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and various types of Internet browsers. Qualifications: ·      5-7 years of supervisory experience in construction or related fields required; experience in a hospitality/senior living setting preferred. ·      Trades certification in electrical, HVAC, plumbing and/or IT is preferred. ·      Prior experience with swimming pool maintenance is a plus. Job offer is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background investigation. Annual compensation: Starting at $80,000; will be commensurate with experience level. Schedule: 7:30am to 3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Shaker Pointe’s exceptional benefits package includes comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance with a variety of affordable plans, group life insurance, generous time off policies, 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan with up to 3% employer match, Employee Assistance Program, a range of ancillary benefits such as supplemental life, long- and short-term disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and more!

September's Book of the Month is the appropriately timed "School Days," a collection of five short stories by American writer Dara Girard. Each month's book is selected by our resident-led Library Committee. Stop by to see this month's display any time in September!

Marjorie Ward joined us last week to guide our residents through creating beautiful beaded artwork!

Last month's Casino Night was so much fun! Magical Memories Entertainment's experienced dealers made sure Blackjack, Roulette, and Plinko were busy all night. We also had several "self-play" games available, including Left-Center-Right, Poker, and Craps! At the end of the night, residents were able to cash in their "funny money" for prizes, with Bev McGuinness, Betty Voelk, and Barbara Mazur as our big winners!

It's that time of year again! Led by Loretta Bergen, our Parkland residents gathered ten shopping bags of back-to-school supplies for local students in need. Watervliet Elementary School Principal Ryan Groat thanked our residents with a kind letter.

Join us next Friday, August 23 as we transform our Founders Room into a bustling casino! This is a FREE event--no real money needed! Come enjoy casino classics like roulette and blackjack, and turn in your play chips for a shot at a prize! Casino Night is for residents and staff alike and runs from 6-9 p.m. Sign up in the Activities Binder by Wednesday, August 21!

Today, residents gathered to hear Dr. Sabir Michael, former Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Karachi, speak about the situation affecting him and his family here in the Capital District. Sabir was a tireless advocate for human rights in Pakistan. He received many awards for his work and spoke and studied at the UN, in London, Geneva and Malaysia. In 2023 the situation in Pakistan was deteriorating and the prejudice against Christians was growing worse. He began to fear for his safety and the safety of his family. This led him to leave Pakistan and come to the US early in 2024. He has applied for asylum, and his case was accepted. Thank you to Sabir for your knowledge, bravery, and your time today!

The last few weeks have been rainy, but we didn't let that stop us from enjoying some nice cold watermelon slices during Friday's Coffee Hour!

Yesterday, Shaker Pointe residents and staff were blessed with a pop-up concert from the children at The Music Studio, one of the Capital Region's premier music schools. After their performance, the kids gave cards to our residents to thank them for being such a supportive audience!

Today is National Purple Heart Day! With our Summer Spirit Week in full swing, residents and staff were asked to wear purple to honor those who were awarded the prestigious military medal. Resident Donna Byron also won our themed scavenger hunt!