Maintenance Director

About the Role

The Maintenance Director oversees the overall operation of the Maintenance department, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ maintenance experience
• Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
• Adhere to company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handle incoming/outgoing freight, and lift/move heavy furniture and equipment
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff
• Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours

Skills

• Read, write, speak, and understand English