Maintenance Director

General Purpose

The Maintenance Director will oversee Maintenance and regulatory compliance aspects of the Long-Term Care Nursing facility, must have excellent communication skills and basic computer skills, including service of electrical and mechanical systems; maintenance of equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds. Must be hands‑on and have the ability to paint sheetrock, work with minor electrical and plumbing repairs, replace toilets, and much more.

This job also requires some night and weekend on‑call for repairs and items like night fire drills.

• Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes, guided by an online regulatory compliance program.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors to ensure regulatory tasks are completed on schedule and repairs are done in a timely fashion, making sure vendor insurance and licenses are current.
• Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems that are not required to be done by an outside vendor.
• Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in rooms and common areas, ensuring rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal, and coordinates with vendors.
• Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance, placing orders with purchasing as needed.
• Maintains all required documentation for compliance with regulations.
• Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem, working within the legal scope of local and state codes.
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and takes necessary precautions.
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
• Manages the online preventive maintenance and compliance program to ensure it is kept up to date and properly documented.
• Directs the maintenance and operations of various facility systems to ensure uninterrupted service, covering systems such as electrical, refrigeration, water, and life safety systems.
• Assists with departmental budget, vendor estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
• Hires and trains maintenance staff, interviewing and selecting maintenance personnel.
• Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate staffing.
• Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all department employees.
• Moves furniture, equipment, etc. as needed.
• Ensures that staff provides a safe environment for the facility and its residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

• In supervisory positions in Maintenance and/or Environmental Services.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs and maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations as they pertain to facility operation and maintenance in nursing care facilities.

• Oversees, schedules and coordinates daily work assignments of maintenance staff.