Director of Maintenance - Healthcare Nursing Center

Maintenance Director

Director of Maintenance Position Overview:

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the overall maintenance operation and life safety compliance of their assigned facility and grounds. This individual is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on various equipment and structural items, inventorying supplies, ordering and requisitioning supplies/equipment and performing regular maintenance checks. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules, policies and procedures of the maintenance department, maintains required records, and consistently provides superior service to residents and staff.

Director of Maintenance Responsibilities: 

• Plans, directs, and supervises maintenance program for assigned facilities to include but not limited to:
  • heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen, and communication
    systems; performs carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing, flooring and similar work.
• Schedules for maintenance or repair, replacement and new installations of equipment and power plant machinery.
• Ensure that residents' rights are observed and that the dignity and privacy of residents are respected.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities and keeps an inventory record of these items; runs reports as needed/requested.
• Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt resident care or normal business functions.
• Meets with Administration staff periodically to discuss maintenance needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds, and maintenance problems on an ongoing basis.
• Attends and leads in-service programs.
• Maintains department costs within the parameters of the budget.
• Reviews and updates of the department policies and procedures manual as needed.
• Submits various monthly reports to the Administrator.
• Conducts disaster drills upon request.

Director of Maintenance Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in related areas of: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or HVAC systems maintenance
• Demonstrated supervisory experience to include hiring, training, discharging, overseeing, scheduling departmental staff
• Familiarity with using computer programs to place orders, manage inventory, etc.
• Valid, current driver license in good standing

Job Type: Ful-Time

Pay: $23/hr

Schedule:

• On Call

• Monday to Friday

• Work Location: In Person

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.