Area Director of Maintenance - Nebraska

Cascades Healthcare; Hemingford (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cascades Healthcare in Hemingford, NE is hiring a Full-time Area Maintenance Director to oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements while ensuring regulatory compliance for a skilled nursing facility.

The role involves supervising maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff, managing the department budget, and engaging with residents. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English; Spanish is a plus.
• Basic management and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years maintenance experience (healthcare setting preferred).
• Able to work in varying conditions, including outdoor or confined/unpleasant environments.
• Comfortable with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–100 lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Ensures compliance with regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
• Maintains professional relationships with staff, vendors, and inspectors.
• Conducts routine inspections of equipment, systems, and life safety measures.
• Leads facility emergency preparedness drills.
• Manages departmental budget under Administrator direction.
• Engages positively with residents.
• Supervises maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff, including hiring support.
• Safely operates hand tools and small power tools.
• Provides staff training on safety, fire protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

English language

Management skills

High school diploma

Healthcare maintenance exp

Physical stamina

Ladder climbing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cascades Healthcare - Hemingford, Bridgeport, Crawford Nebraska

Full time Area Maintenance Director

Cascades Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Cascades Healthcare may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Schedules and oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Ensures compliance with regulations for skilled nursing facilities
• Maintains professional relationships with staff, vendors, and inspectors
• Conducts routine inspections of equipment, systems, and life safety measures
• Leads facility emergency preparedness drills
• Manages departmental budget under Administrator direction
• Engages positively with residents
• Supervises maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff, including hiring support
• Safely operates hand tools and small power tools
• Provides staff training on safety, fire protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Performs additional duties as assigned

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generouspaidtime off(PTO)
• Up to $500 per month in nursingschooltuition reimbursement

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English; Spanish is a plus
• Basic management and decision-making skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience (healthcare setting preferred)
• Able to work in varying conditions, including outdoor or confined/unpleasant environments
• Comfortable with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. without assistance
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices) to perform duties
• Ability to climb and work on ladders

Why us:

Our Maintenance Supervisors, care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a professional who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.