Maintenance Director

General Purpose: To plan, organize and direct the overall operation of the department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, ensuring that the facility is maintained in a safe, comfortable condition.

Montessori

As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.

Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of building codes, safety regulations and blueprint interpretation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Must speak and understand English Previous experience in a supervisory capacity Positive attitude toward the elderly

Essential Job Functions (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

A. Maintenance Functions Duties: Plan, develop and direct the maintenance Department; coordinate maintenance services with other departments; ensure outside services are properly completed and supervised in accordance with contracts; assist in establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program; ensure compliance with fire and safety codes; interact with fire, building and safety inspectors; report accident/incident reports to administration; respond to and be available for emergency calls; and, ensure proper maintenance of the facility including carpentry work, grounds keeping, painting, equipment and HVAC systems. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, personnel, vendors and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.

B. Personnel Functions Duties: Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, discipline and discharge of maintenance personnel; schedule department hours to ensure proper coverage; ensure maintenance personnel are performing their assignments; maintain appropriate employee records; and, coordinate maintenance services to ensure performance without interruption. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with personnel and ability to remain calm under stress.

C. Safety and Sanitation Functions Duties: Supervise fire and safety programs; regularly inspect equipment, building and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment; promptly report facility or equipment damage to the Administrator; and, ensure that maintenance personnel comply with Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures and safety rules. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Walking, bending, lifting, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and ability to read and write.

D. Residents’ Rights Functions Duties: Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; ensure that residents’ personal and property rights are followed by maintenance personnel at all times; and, review, promptly report to the Administrator and maintain written records of all residents complaints and grievances. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to communicate with residents and ability to remain calm under stress.

E. Attendance is an essential job duty.

Other Job Functions (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

A. Equipment and Supply Functions Duties: Forecast needs of the department; assist in preparing the Maintenance Department budget; order equipment and supplies as necessary; and, maintain proper records of repairs, purchases and other expenditures. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English and ability to communicate with personnel and vendors.

B. Staff Development Functions Duties: Develop and participate in in-service training for maintenance personnel; serve on facility committees and provide reports on maintenance activities; attend department head meetings; and, ensure maintenance personnel receive proper training for infection control, the Hazardous Communication Program and Universal Precautions prior to working.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel, ability to read and write and ability to understand and apply training and in-service education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000