Maintenance Director

Dexter Health Care is a 53-bed full-service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility offering specialized professional care and support for residents, including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long-Term Care services. Our experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff follows evidence-based clinical best practices to promote health, safety, and the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care continues First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long-Term Care.

About the role

An integral part of our leadership and care team, the Maintenance Director/Manager will keep the building(s), equipment, and utilities in good working order and facility grounds properly maintained to ensure a safe environment optimal for quality patient care. This role combines hands-on tasks with department management.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply OSHA and Safety regulations.
• Supervise and manage staff, including recruiting, coaching, and performance management.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws.
• Lead and attend monthly in-service education programs to meet facility educational hour requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to staff.
• Interview and make recommendations for hiring decisions of maintenance staff.
• Provide training and orientation to new staff—within and outside the maintenance department.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department supervisor responsibilities.

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility physical plant upkeep.
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing preferred.
• Ability to lead staff and/or provide strong leadership within the facility.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to integrate well with other department leaders, partnering to ensure the highest level of care is delivered.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• High school diploma.
• One (1) year of supervisory and management experience.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts to support work-life balance.
• Full benefits for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• Paid Time Off.
• Flexible spending account, including medical & dependent care.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.