Maintenance Director

About the role

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.

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
• Maintains grounds and facility in good repair ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment
• Assist with 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 - $22.00/hourly
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

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