Maintenance Director

An integral part of our leadership and care team, the Maintenance Director/Manager will keep the building(s), equipment, and utilities in good working order and facility grounds properly maintained to ensure a safe environment optimal for quality patient care.  This role is a great combination of both hands-on tasks and department management

Essential Job Functions

• Possess an understanding of OSHA and Safety regulations.
• One (1) year supervisory and management experience which may include recruiting staff, coaching, performance management, responsibility of daily department operations.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment as needed within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws.
• Lead and attend monthly in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational hour requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to your staff.
• Interview, and make recommendations for hiring decisions of maintenance staff.
• Provide training and orientation to new staff – within and outside the maintenance department.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility physical plant upkeep
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing preferred
• Lead staff and/or provide strong leadership within the facility
• Organized and detailed
• Integrate well with other department leaders, partnering to ensure the highest level of care is delivered
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
• High school diploma