Maintenance Director
Better Living · Muscatine, IA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Summary
This role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The Maintenance Director is responsible for performing a variety of general maintenance, repair, and safety tasks across the facility, in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry
- Conduct regular inspections of the facility, equipment, and systems to ensure proper operation and safety compliance
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders from staff or leadership
- Maintain and repair resident rooms, common areas, and grounds
- Maintain grounds and facility in good repair ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment
- Aid in room preparation for new residents, including painting, flooring, and fixture installations
- Ensure compliance with life safety codes, OSHA regulations, and infection control protocols
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation as required
- Monitor and manage supplies and parts inventory
- Support emergency preparedness systems (e.g., fire alarms, generators, call systems)
- Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors as needed for specialized work
- Snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed
- May travel between multiple locations
- Be available for on-call as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1–2 years of general maintenance experience; experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building maintenance
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and maintain maintenance records
- Good communication and customer service skills, especially when working in resident-occupied areas
- Active driver’s license, clean driving record and personal auto insurance required for driving positions
- Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Must pass required criminal background check in order to serve vulnerable adults
- Must be screened TB and other state-required health care conditions
- Be able to read, write, and comprehend English
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform tasks while standing, walking, kneeling, stooping or bending for extended periods
- Constant and repetitive movement of fingers, hands, and wrists
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures, indoors and outdoors
- Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
- Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual
Benefits
- Compensation - $
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401 (K) matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance programs