Maintenance Manager

We are looking for a reliable, skilled Maintenance Manager to perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our long term care facility. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs to ensure that our facilities are functional. You will be responsible for facility and grounds upkeep and may work alone or with a crew. Our ideal candidate should have significant experience performing professional maintenance work, and be familiar with a variety of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and heating systems, and knows how to keep the sidewalks and other structures around our buildings clean and safe. Being reliable and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail is essential in this job, as the ideal candidate will have significant work experience and solid technical knowledge. However, this position is mainly responsible for preventative maintenance, highly technical repairs can be handled by a third-party vendor. You should have the manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary for this work. Shifts may vary, so you must have a flexible schedule. An understanding of quality customer service is important. Working in our facility requires compassion and strong teamwork skills are a must. We offer unique benefits as well as traditional benefits, a fun and collaborative working environment that is focused on resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete regular maintenance tasks and perform minor fixes to ensure compliance within state and federal regulations.

Selects, plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of department employees.

• Install necessary appliances and equipment as needed
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
• Maintain grounds, including garden and yard upkeep, trimming, edging, mowing lawn, collecting trash, etc.
• Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems
• Test the functionality of the facilitys safety systems
• Collaborate with a team of workers and other professionals during renovations or facility expansions
• Report accordingly regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress
• Ensure all machinery is up to working standards and performing quality checks of all machinery, tools, equipment, etc.
• Assess current maintenance work processes, to optimize efficiency
• Use data analysis to help prepare for and prevent future problems
• Create and implement measures to minimize breakdowns and repairs
• Troubleshoot problem areas and create a clear plan of action for fixing necessary parts
• Create a work environment with safety as a high priority
• Select and contract specialists on larger maintenance related projects
• Maintain vendor relationships and order new materials as needed
• Create and adhere to maintenance budgets
• Enforce all health and safety rules and regulations according to state/federal laws and company protocol

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

5+ years relevant experience in maintenance with at least 2 years of supervisor experience

Strong knowledge of fire & life safety code for long term care

Extensive knowledge in a variety of mechanical systems

Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and heating systems

Skilled with a variety of hand and power tools

Experience managing multiple vendors

Ability to consistently maintain positive client & employee relationships

Can effectively and efficiently handle both administrative and mechanical responsibilities

Makes safety a priority at all times

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)

Obtain and maintain DPS fingerprint clearance card, CPR certification

Participate in infection control testing as required by Federal, State and Local regulations, such as TB or COVID testing.

Physical stamina and physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to twist, bend and kneel through shift; able to pick up debris from the floor

Must be able to work with chemicals, infectious waste, diseases and communicable diseases.

Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Frequent use of mechanical equipment that has moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Regularly required to talk, hear and read.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the day and to lift and carry up to 100 pounds on occasion

Work is subject to call-back or on call status and irregular schedules including weekends and holidays

Friendly polite and courteous demeanor

Able to take directions

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Work and cooperate as part of a team

EOE

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

All employees of the Companies are subject to immediate callout when an emergency or disaster occurs. All employees are considered to be available for these types of events and will immediately respond, in accordance with facilitys Emergency Operation Plan, when directed by the Administrator, or when directed by their department director and/or immediate supervisor. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities assigned to their regular job responsibilities and incorporate other non-job related duties as necessary and required of an employee to respond to the emergent matter at hand. An employees response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over a possibility of an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and department director to discuss their requirement for response.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is illustrative and representative. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment within the scope of the job specifications for the position. Physical characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.