Maintenance Director - Nursing Home

Position Title

Maintenance Director

Folkston Park Care and Rehab is hiring a Maintenance Director to work at the facility providing both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical and resident care equipment in safe operating condition. Inventory and order maintenance supplies, maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, prepare vacant rooms for new residents, and respond promptly to all repair needs. In collaboration with the Nursing Home Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to provide services and to continuously improve quality.

• Maintain the facility, including painting, carpet repairs, cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping duties, and any necessary duties to provide residents with a quality move‑in experience.
• Respond to resident requests in a timely manner with a professional attitude.
• Have knowledge of maintenance functions such as plumbing, HVAC, basic electric, general carpentry skills, painting, sheetrock, and related tasks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, making use of the TELs program.
• Be knowledgeable of state, local, and federal regulations for Nursing Homes.
• Attend and participate in training programs as required by the company.
• Take part in in‑services and training of staff, including the MSDS program, OSHA rules and regulations, and safety programs.
• Run an effective safety program, including monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in meetings such as Morning Meetings and QAPI.
• Perform duties as assigned in a timely manner.
• Deliver superior customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Maintain and safeguard all company tools and equipment.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that residence and grounds are in good repair and provide a safe and attractive environment for residents.
• Carry out the established preventative maintenance program.
• Make regular rounds identifying any areas in need of repair.
• Check daily for any requests for repairs.
• Respond promptly to all requests for repairs or maintenance concerns from residents, family members and staff.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for special events.
• Ensure all systems, i.e., alarm systems and fire systems, are tested per state, local and federal guidelines.
• Secure sub‑contractors as needed, oversee their performance and provide aid when necessary.

• Minimum of one‑year general maintenance experience.
• Possess an understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, grounds keeping, commercial appliance repair, multimeter use, standard practices and a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities.
• Personal initiative is required and willingness to be supervised.
• Personal neatness, dependability, honesty, congeniality and flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.