Maintenance Director | Nursing Home

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Director

SALARY: $75,000 Per Year

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

• Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehab Center is redefining what a nursing facility can be. We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with a commitment to exceptional clinical care, creating an environment where residents receive personalized attention, and employees have the support they need to excel.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, accessible leadership, and professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. We believe in providing the resources, staffing support, and recognition our team deserves, because great care starts with a great workplace.

Whether it’s a weekly Thankful Thursday, monthly staff giveaways, or simply leaders who show up and help, we work hard to ensure our employees feel valued every day.

Join a team where your contributions are appreciated, and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance operation of the facility, and he/she is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Director include ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on “Preventive Maintenance Calendar,” and assigning duties and work assignments. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department, keeps required records and submits them to the Administrator and Director of Property Management when required and cooperates with other employees and department heads.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including “hands on” performance of maintenance and repair work;

2 Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.;

3 Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State and local laws;

4 Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of tests results;

5 Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department;

6 Participates in budget planning for the Maintenance Department;

7 Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Administrator’s approval;

8 Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel;

9 Participates in and plans in-service programs, as necessary;

10 Attends Department Head Meetings and sits on required committees;

11 Recruits, interviews, hires and provides orientation for all employees of the Maintenance Department;

12 Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to established company personnel policy;

13 Assigns work assignments and duty schedules;

14 Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day;

15 Performs other responsibilities, as may be required, and as directed by the Administrator;

16 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

17 Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights;

18 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 High School degree or equivalent and basic training in electrical, plumbing, heating and HVAC systems;

2 Supervisory experience is also required for this position.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Strong organizational skills.

2 Good written and verbal communication skills.

3 Agile and in good physical health.

4 Knowledge of budget preparation process.

5 Ability to work well with others on a variety of professional levels.

6 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

7 Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required