What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director (Alamogordo, NM) position at Casa Arena Healthcare?
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Casa Arena Healthcare is seeking a dependable, experienced, and hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance and physical plant operations of our healthcare facility.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, functional, and survey-ready environment for our residents, employees, and visitors. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, responsive, and comfortable handling both day-to-day repairs and larger facility projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily maintenance and physical plant operations of the facility
- Perform and coordinate routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility improvements
- Maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, doors, fixtures, and other building systems
- Conduct routine inspections of the building, grounds, equipment, and resident areas
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and required documentation
- Ensure fire and life-safety systems are properly maintained and inspected
- Coordinate outside vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent facility issues
- Maintain appropriate records for inspections, repairs, testing, and preventative maintenance
- Assist with emergency preparedness and life-safety requirements
- Ensure the facility remains compliant with applicable federal, state, local, and Life Safety Code requirements
- Participate in survey preparation and promptly address identified environmental or maintenance concerns
- Monitor maintenance supplies, equipment, and department expenses
- Maintain the exterior grounds and overall appearance of the property
- Work closely with the Administrator and department leaders to identify and resolve facility needs
- Be available to respond to urgent maintenance issues when necessary
Qualifications
- Previous maintenance experience required
- Maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in a skilled nursing, healthcare, assisted living, or similar environment is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general construction, and preventative maintenance
- Knowledge of Life Safety Code and healthcare regulatory requirements is a plus
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs and follow through to completion
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of the facility leadership team
- Must be dependable, professional, and responsive
Who We’re Looking For
We need a Maintenance Director who is proactive rather than reactive. You should be someone who notices problems before they become bigger issues, follows through on repairs, keeps preventative maintenance current, and understands the importance of maintaining a safe and survey-ready healthcare environment.
This is a hands-on position. The Maintenance Director should be comfortable both managing the department and personally assisting with repairs and facility needs when necessary.
Join Casa Arena Healthcare
If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a facility and become an important part of a healthcare leadership team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join Casa Arena Healthcare as our next Maintenance Director!
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29